Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the fourth century in Rome and revolves around the struggles between the ancient Roman religion and the rising Christian faith. The story particularly focuses on the character of Jovinian, the nephew of a Roman pontiff, who is caught between his uncle's expectations and the doctrines of Christianity. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in a vibrant Rome, bustling with preparations for a grand pagan festival, reflecting the grandeur of the ancient city's architecture and customs. Two prominent pontiffs, Coecus and Gaius, are introduced as they discuss their disdain for Christians and the power struggles they perceive as the new faith gains followers. The narrative reveals Gaius's obsession with a lost love, Eugenia, which intertwines personal vendetta with religious conflict. This opening chapter establishes the tension simmering between traditional Roman beliefs and the growing Christian faith, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of identity and spirituality during a transformative period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-04-19