Das Geheimnis des Fisches : Eine frühchristliche Erzählung

In the luminous atrium of a wealthy Roman flour merchant’s home, the early morning sun filters through rose‑clad gardens, casting a gentle heat over marble columns and polished floors. Here a young boy, Theonas, maneuvers between lessons and the whims of his aging tutor, Mulus, a stoic figure bound by a wooden staff and a rigid sense of duty. The scene is alive with the clatter of servants, the scent of wine, and the quiet tension of a household that balances Greek education with the subtle currents of early Christian thought.

The narrative follows their daily rituals: a stubborn teacher enforcing proper conduct, a clever pupil who jokes about stealing a jar of wine, and the silent power struggles that surface in every command and retort. Through witty exchanges and vivid descriptions of Roman domestic life, the story paints a portrait of a world where authority is both respected and quietly challenged. Listeners will be drawn into the intimate world of a Roman courtyard, feeling the weight of tradition while sensing the budding desire for something beyond the prescribed order.