Publisher's Synopsis
Fabiola Or The Church of The Catacombs is a historical novel written by Cardinal Wiseman. The story is set in Rome during the fourth century AD, a time when Christianity was still a persecuted religion. The main character, Fabiola, is a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is a pagan. However, she becomes intrigued by the teachings of Christianity and begins to question her own beliefs. Fabiola's journey to conversion is not an easy one. She faces many challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and friends, as well as the danger of being caught by the authorities. Despite these difficulties, Fabiola perseveres and eventually becomes a Christian. The novel also explores the lives of other characters, including Sebastian, a Christian soldier who becomes Fabiola's friend and mentor, and Agnes, a young Christian girl who is martyred for her faith. Through their stories, the novel portrays the struggles and triumphs of early Christians in Rome. Fabiola Or The Church of The Catacombs is not only a work of fiction but also a historical account of the early Christian church. Wiseman provides detailed descriptions of the catacombs, where Christians would gather to worship in secret, and the persecution they faced under the Roman Empire. Overall, Fabiola Or The Church of The Catacombs is a compelling and insightful novel that explores the themes of faith, conversion, and persecution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the early church.1886. A historical picture of the early church in pagan Rome, illustrating the glories of the Christian martyrs as exemplified in the lives of the fair young Virgin, St. Agnes; the heroic soldier, St. Sebastian; the devoted youth, St. Pancratius; etc. This volume is not historical, rather it consists of a series of pictures than of a narrative of events. Richly illustrated with over 66 illustrations, some of which are from original drawings by Joseph Blanc.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.
