Simon Magus

By Francis Legge

Book Overview

Simon Magus is a historical novel by Francis Legge that tells the story of Simon, a magician and religious leader who lived during the first century AD. The novel is set in the Roman Empire and follows Simon's rise to power as he gains a following of disciples who believe he possesses supernatural powers. Simon's teachings and practices are seen as a threat to the established religious and political authorities, and he is eventually brought before the Emperor Nero for trial. Along the way, Simon becomes involved in a love triangle with a woman named Helena and a Roman soldier named Marcus. The novel explores themes of power, religion, and love, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Roman Empire during the early years of Christianity.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Forerunners and Rivals of Christianity From 330 BC to 330 AD, by Francis Legge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134318.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: 1162878533
• ISBN13: 9781162878539
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"