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The Wrestler Of Philippi: A Tale Of The Early Christians

The Wrestler Of Philippi: A Tale Of The Early Christians

Newberry, Fannie E.

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Christian Fiction

ISBN10: 1432697013
ISBN13: 9781432697013
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wrestler of Philippi: A Tale of the Early Christians is a historical fiction book written by Fannie E. Newberry. The story is set in ancient Rome during the time of Emperor Nero's reign, and it follows the life of a young Christian named Demas. Demas is a talented wrestler who lives in Philippi and dreams of becoming a champion. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes a follower of Jesus Christ.As Demas becomes more involved in the Christian community, he faces persecution and danger from the Roman authorities. Despite the risks, Demas remains steadfast in his faith and continues to spread the message of Christianity to those around him. Along the way, he meets other early Christians, including the apostle Paul, who helps guide him on his journey.The book provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in ancient Rome, including the brutality of the gladiatorial games and the persecution of Christians. Through Demas' story, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by early Christians and the strength of their faith.Overall, The Wrestler of Philippi is a compelling and inspiring tale of courage, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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