Hammering at the Doors of Heaven

By Christine Schneider

Book Overview

In the medieval town of Felsenburg, where the skies are pierced by the construction of a grand cathedral, a tale of redemption, love, and defiance awaits. Dive into the pages of Hammering at the Doors of Heaven, where Count Raimund, burdened with a lifetime of guilt, seeks absolution by commissioning the finest bronze bells-a costly pursuit for peace and eternal treasures. But can earthly riches truly cleanse a tormented soul?

Amidst the echoing clang of metal and faith, two resilient souls, Emmerich, the skilled bronze worker, and Monica, a widow with young children, are drawn into a clandestine circle of believers. Labeled heretics by the city's clerics, their quest for belonging and love unfolds beneath the heavy watch of the count and the oppressive shadows of the cathedral's walls.

Christine C. Schneider, with her unique blend of historical insight and storytelling prowess, invites readers to traverse a world where medieval intrigue, devotion, and passion collide. Will the characters transcend their pasts and the daunting decrees of power to unearth true joy? Hammering at the Doors of Heaven promises an odyssey through time, where every choice resonates like the toll of a mighty bell across eras.

With endorsements from literary voices such as Luis and Pat Palau and Paul L Meyer, this narrative assures its readers that amid the darkness, the light of the gospel and the human spirit shine on. Prepare to be captivated, as each page turns, by the transformative power of grace and resilience.

Christine C. Schneider spent 15 years in Austria as a missionary and has traveled extensively throughout Europe. Her avid interest in the middle ages and history of Christianity in Europe formed the impetus for this fiction series."We applaud the grand theme of Christine Schneider's new series. She reminds us that even in the darkest of the Dark Ages, the light of the gospel never has been snuffed out." --Luis and Pat Palau"Schneider skillful re-creation of the culture of medieval Europe draws the reader into a compelling story of state politics and religious intrigues that threatens to overwhelm the lives of state of everyday people." --Paul L Meyer, Author of a Skeleton in God's Closet."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963021494
• ISBN13: 9780963021496
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Keybobby Books
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

"Hammering at the Doors of Heaven" by Christine Schneider

In this second novel in the "The Fires of Faith Series", Christine Schneider takes the reader 25 years further into the 11th century. Through an outstanding development of the personal and religious lives of her characters, the author weaves a captivating tale of love and the search for personal peace. Christine's excellent command of the history of this time period enables the reader to walk alongside the characters as they toil under the shadow of the church and the ruling classes. Characters of both low and lofty social status struggle in their efforts to obtain healing and atonement from the church. As their guilt prods them to undertake religious works and discipline, they are confronted with choices that will not only dictate their lot in life, but also the eternal destiny of their souls. The author's ingenuity in developing an unpredictable plot makes this novel a captivating and inspiring read.