Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the fourth century in Rome and revolves around the struggles between the ancient Roman religion and the rising Christian faith. The story particularly focuses on the character of Jovinian, the nephew of a Roman pontiff, who is caught between his uncle’s expectations
and the doctrines of Christianity. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in a vibrant Rome, bustling with preparations for a grand pagan festival, reflecting the grandeur of the ancient city's architecture and customs. Two prominent pontiffs, Coecus and Gaius, are introduced as they discuss their disdain for Christians and the power struggles they perceive as the new faith gains followers. The narrative reveals Gaius's obsession with a lost love, Eugenia, which intertwines personal vendetta with religious conflict. This opening chapter establishes the tension simmering between traditional Roman beliefs and the growing Christian faith, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of identity and spirituality during a transformative period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35910 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35910-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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