Martyr of the Catacombs (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Tale of Ancient Rome (Historical Novel)By James De Mille
Length3h 55m
About this audiobook
Martyr of the Catacombs is a compact historical romance set amid the persecutions of early Christians in imperial Rome. Through scenes of subterranean worship, clandestine fellowship, arrest, and witness before pagan authority, James De Mille frames the catacombs as both literal refuge and spiritual emblem. The prose is direct, earnest, and didactic, belonging to the nineteenth-century tradition of Protestant historical fiction that used antiquity to dramatize faith, conscience, and moral courage. James De Mille, a Canadian writer, educator, and professor of classics and rhetoric, was well equipped to imagine the ancient world for a broad readership. His scholarly familiarity with Roman history and his moral seriousness inform the book's atmosphere and purpose. Best known also for adventure, satire, and speculative fiction, De Mille here turns narrative craft toward religious instruction, presenting martyrdom not as spectacle but as testimony to inward conviction. This book is recommended for readers interested in early Christian memory, Victorian religious literature, and historical fiction shaped by ethical purpose. Though brief and plainly written, it offers a vivid window into how nineteenth-century authors interpreted Rome, persecution, and faith. Readers who value devotional seriousness joined to accessible storytelling will find it especially rewarding.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.7 (212)
Includes Amazon
GenreChristian & Inspirational, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 4, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages (Annotated)
2Chapter I. The Coliseum.
3Chapter II. The Pretorian Camp.
4Chapter III. The Appian Way.
5Chapter IV. The Catacombs
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6Chapter V. The Christian's Secret.
7Chapter VI. The Cloud of Witnesses.
8Chapter VII. The Confession of Faith.
9Chapter VIII. Life in the Catacombs.
10Chapter IX. The Persecution.
11Chapter X. The Arrest.
12Chapter XI. The Offer.
13Chapter XII. Pollio's Trial.
14Chapter XIII. The Death of Pollio.
15Chapter XIV. The Temptation.
16Chapter XV. Lucullus.
17Memorable Quotes
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