Publisher's Synopsis
Fabiola Or The Church of The Catacombs is a historical novel written by Cardinal Wiseman. The book is set in ancient Rome during the fourth century AD, when Christianity was still a relatively new religion and was often persecuted by the Roman authorities. The story follows the life of Fabiola, a young woman from a wealthy patrician family who is initially skeptical of Christianity but eventually converts to the faith after witnessing the courage and devotion of the early Christians.As Fabiola becomes more involved in the Christian community, she learns about the secret underground churches known as the catacombs, where Christians would gather to worship and hide from persecution. The novel also explores the political and social tensions of the time, including the conflict between the Roman Empire and the emerging Christian religion.Through Fabiola's journey, the novel offers a vivid portrayal of early Christian life and the challenges faced by those who chose to follow this new and controversial faith. It also explores themes of love, faith, and redemption, as Fabiola struggles to reconcile her own beliefs with the expectations of her family and society.Overall, Fabiola Or The Church of The Catacombs is a compelling and insightful historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the early days of Christianity.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.
