Flames of Rome: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0825443547 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Seibert Professor of Ancient History (retired) at Western Michigan University and an award-winning author whose expertise in first-century studies and extensive travels in the Middle East and Asia Minor provide historical authenticity and compelling drama to his writing. His other writings include the ECPA Gold Medallion Award-winning volume Josephus: The Essential Writings, as well as The Flames of Rome, and the best-sellin
(Billy Graham 2004-06-03)In The Flames of Rome, Paul Maier has accomplished a tremendously challenging project, and he has done so with wonderful clarity and accuracy. (New York Times Book Review 2004-06-03)Tremendously worthwhileintensely enlightening and interestinga wonderful book. (Christian Herald 2004-06-03)Vivid style and keen insights make this book a delight and a genuine educational experience. (Redbook 2004-06-03)For the supremely pivotal event of the Resurrection, Paul Maier's book lends fresh and scholarly support. (Los Angeles Times 2004-06-03)Fact-filled, interesting, and successfulsple
Shayne Gardner said Great read. You'll love it.. As a former history teacher, Christian, and self-described Werdnerd, this historical novel hit the jackpot for me. For a few years now, the only books I read are on Ancient Rome, Christianity, and grandiloquent or underused words. Dr. Maier weaves a fascinating story, based on historical fact, focusing on the actions of the notorious Roman emperor Nero, and the early development and spread of Ch. First Century Historical Ecclesiology in the Context of Dark Roman Annals A. Sutono, a.k.a., Birdey The Observer I am surprised and disappointed that nobody made a movie out of this novel. For those who don't feel like reading ancient Roman annals and historical ecclesiology, Prof. Maier did a superb job in bringing both into life the first century Rome and its infant, yet vibrant Christian Church from a collection of the most reliable references on the subjects listed in the Appendix. The first two sectio. "A Flaming Success" according to Carl Reddick. Paul Maier enters the transitional period that saw Claudius give way to Nero and Nero give way to the "Year of the Four Emperors". Our hero is the City of Rome's prefect and he has to thread his way not only among the Pretorian Guard and the evolving madness of Nero, but also the rise of a pesky little sect of Jews call Christians. The novel encompasses both of Nero's purges, his foray into the
This is the Rome that the apostle Paul visits, where he’s placed on trial, and which is forever changed by his testimony and witness. Can one man's madness destroy the faith for which so many would die?A madman who murders his way into power lusts for ever-greater glory and domination. This is the sensational story of pagans at their worst—and Christians at their best. Readers won’t want to put it down.. A capital city awash with corruption, sensuality, and political intrigue is at the flash point. Maier has created a compelling style of documentary fiction, using only known historical events and persons to bring to life first-century Rome in all its excess, treache