Saul of Tarsus: A Tale of the Early Christians

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Saul of Tarsus: A Tale of the Early Christians

by Elizabeth Miller

EN·~10 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller

1878–1961

Known for historical and biblical novels that found a wide readership in the early 1900s, this Indiana-born writer combined storytelling with a strong sense of drama and setting. Her books include The Yoke, Saul of Tarsus, and The City of Delight.

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