The Martyr's Return

By Percival Bartlett Cobb and Percival Wright Wells

Book Overview

The Martyr's Return, written by Percival W. Wells in 1915, is a historical fiction novel set during the time of the Roman Empire. The story follows the life of a Christian martyr named Maximus, who is sentenced to death for refusing to renounce his faith. However, Maximus miraculously survives his execution and returns to his community, causing a stir among both Christians and Romans. As Maximus struggles to come to terms with his second chance at life, he must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the Roman Empire. He is torn between his desire to spread the message of Christianity and his fear of persecution and death. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a Roman soldier who becomes sympathetic to his cause and a fellow Christian who questions Maximus's motives.The Martyr's Return is a thought-provoking exploration of faith, redemption, and the human condition. It delves into the complex relationships between religion, power, and society, and asks important questions about the nature of sacrifice and martyrdom. With its vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and its engaging characters, this book is sure to captivate 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: 1167185315
• ISBN13: 9781167185311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"