Perpetua: A Tale Of Nimes In A.D. 213 (1897)

By Sabine Baring-Gould and Sabine Baring Gould

Book Overview

Perpetua: A Tale Of Nimes In A.D. 213 is a historical novel written by S. Baring-Gould and published in 1897. The story is set in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Caracalla and follows the life of a young Christian woman named Perpetua. Perpetua is a noblewoman from Nimes who has converted to Christianity, much to the disapproval of her family and the Roman authorities. She is arrested and imprisoned for her beliefs, along with several other Christians, including her servant girl, Felicitas. The novel chronicles Perpetua's experiences in prison as she struggles to maintain her faith and resist the temptations and threats of her captors. She also forms close bonds with her fellow prisoners, particularly Felicitas, who is pregnant and facing the prospect of being thrown to the wild beasts in the arena.As the story unfolds, Perpetua and her companions are brought before the Roman governor, who orders them to renounce their faith or face execution. Despite the governor's threats, Perpetua and her friends remain steadfast in their beliefs, and they are ultimately put to death in the arena.Perpetua: A Tale Of Nimes In A.D. 213 is a powerful and moving story of faith and courage in the face of persecution. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Roman Empire and the struggles faced by early Christians. The novel is also notable for its feminist themes, as it focuses on the experiences of a strong and independent female protagonist.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: 1164026356
• ISBN13: 9781164026358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"