Simon Magus

By Francis Legge

Book Overview

Simon Magus is a historical fiction novel written by Francis Legge. The book tells the story of Simon Magus, a magician who lived during the time of Jesus Christ. Simon Magus was a well-known figure in the ancient world, and his story has been told and retold over the centuries.The novel follows Simon Magus as he travels from his home in Samaria to the city of Jerusalem, where he meets Jesus and becomes one of his disciples. However, Simon's thirst for power and fame leads him down a dark path, and he ultimately becomes a rival to Jesus.The book is filled with action, intrigue, and suspense, as Simon Magus navigates the dangerous world of ancient Rome and struggles to gain power and influence. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, and Helena, a woman who becomes his love interest.Simon Magus is a fascinating and complex character, and the book explores his motivations and desires in depth. The novel is also a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome and Jerusalem, and Legge's attention to historical detail brings the setting to life.Overall, Simon Magus is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to anyone interested in history, religion, or ancient mythology.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161567321
• ISBN13: 9781161567328
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"