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SAUL OF TARSUS
CHAPTER I - SAUL OF TARSUS
CHAPTER II - A PRUDENT EXCEPTION
CHAPTER III - THE FIRST MARTYR
CHAPTER IV - THE BANKRUPT
CHAPTER V - AGRIPPA IN REPERTOIRE
CHAPTER VI - MARSYAS ASSUMES A CHARGE
CHAPTER VII - THE BONDMAN OF HATE
CHAPTER VIII - AN ALEXANDRIAN CHARACTERISTIC
Set against the bustling streets of first‑century Jerusalem, the novel follows a sharp‑witted Levite who slips into the great college of rabbis, bearing a secret message for the fiercely proud Rabbi Saul. In the shadowed hall, tension crackles as rival scholars, a mysterious pupil, and the flickering light of the temple create an atmosphere of intrigue and hidden agendas. Through vivid descriptions of marble arches, whispered greetings, and the palpable weight of religious politics, readers are drawn into the early world where the seeds of a new faith are just beginning to sprout.
As Saul wrestles with his own doubts and the expectations of his peers, he becomes an unwitting witness to the simmering conflicts that will soon reshape the empire. The narrative balances scholarly debate with personal drama, offering a glimpse of the human faces behind the legends of the early Christians. With careful pacing and richly imagined settings, the story invites listeners to explore the fragile line between devotion and doubt in a time when every whispered word could change the course of history.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (633K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2011-10-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1961
A bestselling Indiana novelist of the early 1900s, she became known for sweeping historical fiction set in biblical and ancient worlds. Her books blended romance, religion, and big dramatic settings in a way that drew a wide popular audience.
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