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Title: The martyr of the catacombs : a tale of ancient Rome

Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: Original published anonymously

Summary: "The Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome" by James De Mille is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of faith, martyrdom, and the persecution of Christians in ancient Rome, primarily through the stories of various characters caught in the brutal realities of this historical context, particularly focusing on a young gladiator and his struggle between his duty and his faith. The opening of the tale presents a vivid scene set in the grandeur of the Roman Coliseum during a festival, highlighting the bloodthirsty nature of the crowd as they revel in the brutal spectacles of gladiatorial combat. The main character, Macer, is introduced as a renowned gladiator who chooses to refuse to kill his fellow man in favor of his Christian beliefs, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the emperor's desires for entertainment and violence. As the novel unfolds, Marcellus, a soldier tasked with seeking out Christians, begins to grapple with his own beliefs and values, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of faith and sacrifice amidst the oppressive regime of the time. The opening portion effectively captures the stark contrast between the cruel entertainment of the Romans and the profound convictions of the early Christians, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas that the characters will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Mille, James, 1833-1880

EBook No.: 24680

Published: Feb 23, 2008

Downloads: 270

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction

Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.

Subject: Christian fiction

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The martyr of the catacombs : a tale of ancient Rome

Note: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: Original published anonymously

Summary: "The Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome" by James De Mille is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of faith, martyrdom, and the persecution of Christians in ancient Rome, primarily through the stories of various characters caught in the brutal realities of this historical context, particularly focusing on a young gladiator and his struggle between his duty and his faith. The opening of the tale presents a vivid scene set in the grandeur of the Roman Coliseum during a festival, highlighting the bloodthirsty nature of the crowd as they revel in the brutal spectacles of gladiatorial combat. The main character, Macer, is introduced as a renowned gladiator who chooses to refuse to kill his fellow man in favor of his Christian beliefs, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the emperor's desires for entertainment and violence. As the novel unfolds, Marcellus, a soldier tasked with seeking out Christians, begins to grapple with his own beliefs and values, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of faith and sacrifice amidst the oppressive regime of the time. The opening portion effectively captures the stark contrast between the cruel entertainment of the Romans and the profound convictions of the early Christians, foreshadowing the moral dilemmas that the characters will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: De Mille, James, 1833-1880

EBook No.: 24680

Published: Feb 23, 2008

Downloads: 270

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction

Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.

Subject: Christian fiction

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.