Callista : a Tale of the Third Century by John Henry Newman
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"Callista: A Tale of the Third Century" by John Henry Newman is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This fiction explores the complex interactions and emotional landscapes of Christians and pagans during the third century in the Roman Empire, primarily focusing on the titular character, Callista, and those around her. The narrative seeks to illuminate the spiritual and societal dilemmas faced by individuals caught between these two worlds. The opening
of the tale introduces the lush and vibrant setting of Sicca Veneria, a Roman colony in North Africa, vividly described with its beautiful landscapes and stark contrasts between decadence and tranquility. We meet Agellius, a young man grappling with his faith and the tension of living in a pagan society, as he interacts with a variety of characters, including his brother Juba who is indifferent to the faith. This initial part establishes the backdrop for upcoming conflicts, setting the stage for deeper explorations of faith, identity, and the overarching presence of Christianity in a predominantly pagan world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Callista : a Tale of the Third Century |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Tunisia -- Church history -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30664 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 809 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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