Laila: A Tale of the Days of Christ

By John Newport

Book Overview

""Laila: A Tale of the Days of Christ"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Newport. Set in the time of Jesus Christ, the story follows the life of Laila, a young woman who is sold into slavery by her family. She is taken to Jerusalem, where she becomes a servant in the household of a wealthy merchant. Laila is a devout follower of the Jewish faith, and she is intrigued by the teachings of the charismatic rabbi, Jesus of Nazareth. As she becomes more involved in his movement, Laila finds herself torn between her loyalty to her master and her growing faith in Jesus. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and dangers, including persecution by the authorities and betrayal by those she trusts. Through it all, Laila remains steadfast in her beliefs and ultimately finds redemption and salvation. This book offers a unique perspective on the life and times of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of a fictional character. It is a compelling and thought-provoking story that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417993766
• ISBN13: 9781417993765
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"