Callista (Perfect Library) - Softcover

Newman, John Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512291323 ISBN 13: 9781512291322

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

Callista (English Edition) by John Henry Newman is a vivid historical novel set in the early centuries of Christianity, where faith is tested under the pressures of a changing empire and a culture filled with competing philosophies and gods. Against the backdrop of Roman North Africa, Newman brings to life a world of public spectacles, private doubts, and moral courage, drawing the reader into an age when belief could demand everything.

At the heart of the story is Callista, a gifted and thoughtful young woman whose search for truth leads her into contact with the Christian community—then still a misunderstood and often persecuted minority. As she navigates friendship, love, loyalty, and the demands of conscience, the novel explores the inner drama of conversion: not as a simple moment, but as a profound struggle of mind and heart.

Written by John Henry Newman, one of the most influential religious thinkers of the 19th century, Callista combines intellectual depth with emotional intensity, offering a compelling portrayal of spiritual awakening and steadfastness in adversity. Rich in atmosphere and moral insight, it remains a powerful read for anyone interested in early Christian history, classic religious fiction, and the enduring questions of truth, sacrifice, and the cost of conviction.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1512291323
• ISBN 13: 9781512291322
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 252
• Herausgeber: The Perfect Library
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