Publisher's Synopsis
Titus, a Comrade of the Cross is a historical fiction novel written by Florence Morse Kingsley. The story takes place in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ, and follows the life of a young boy named Titus, who is the son of a Roman centurion. Titus is a curious and adventurous boy, who is fascinated by the teachings and miracles of Jesus. Despite his father's disapproval, Titus becomes a follower of Jesus and is baptized by John the Baptist. As the story progresses, Titus witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus and becomes deeply affected by it. He is also forced to confront his father's role in the crucifixion, and struggles with his loyalty to his family and his newfound faith. Throughout the novel, Titus learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and courage, and ultimately becomes a strong and faithful follower of Jesus. Overall, Titus, a Comrade of the Cross is a heartwarming and inspiring story that offers a unique perspective on the life of Jesus and the early Christian movement.1894. Kingsley novel was the winner among 377 manuscripts submitted in response to a contest run by the publisher. It is a commentary on the book of Titus. The purpose of the book is to present the life of Jesus upon earth in such a way as to give a fresh interest to the old story, to portray a real Jesus as he was with the dwellers of Palestine. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
