The splendor and pagan excesses of Roman society are confronted by the life-changing faith of Christianity in this historically accurate fiction work. Guaranteed fiction!
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For the supremely pivotal event of the Resurrection, Paul Maier's book lends fresh and scholarly support.--Billy Graham (06/03/2004)
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By Gary & Dawn
Format:Paperback
The only thing disappointing with Maier is he doesn't write enough.
- finish a book and you crave for another.
- finish a book and you crave for another.
Format:Paperback
This is the second documentary novel by Dr. Maier (see Pontius Pilate) and is a great introduction to the complex history of the period ruled by Claudius and Nero. Maier takes the primary source material and crafts it into a novel which nontheless stays as true to history as is capable.
I learned much more about the background to the New Testament Church from this book than I did with many seminary bible classes. Dr. Maier actually footnotes many key elements of his novel, and the footnotes will lead you into the tangle of primary sources without getting too lost.
If you want to understand what Paul and the early Church were up against, by all means pick up this book.
4 stars (not 5) due to some slighlty juvenile romance between some of the main characters that takes a little pleasure out of the experience.
I learned much more about the background to the New Testament Church from this book than I did with many seminary bible classes. Dr. Maier actually footnotes many key elements of his novel, and the footnotes will lead you into the tangle of primary sources without getting too lost.
If you want to understand what Paul and the early Church were up against, by all means pick up this book.
4 stars (not 5) due to some slighlty juvenile romance between some of the main characters that takes a little pleasure out of the experience.
By LambertWM
Format:Paperback
Although this book partially describes the same events as the Claudius novels by Robert Graves, it *never* comes close to the quality of Graves's writing.
(on second thought, and to be perfectly frank, I must add that I've read this book in Dutch translation)
Perhaps Maier is too eager to display his profound historical knowledge, but in any case he does not have the ability to construct a proper novel from this rich material.
Some characters enter and leave the story without any introduction or background and remain shallow throughout the book.
Towards the end, it gets better as the fascinating story of the start of the Christian religion is described.
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Excellent
Dr. Maier is an incredible author and scholar of history. He tells and excellent story and also educates the reader about Roman history in the first century. Read more
Published on May 21 2002
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Intrigue of Nero and Peter and Paul
That start of the church is fascinating time, and Maier is adapt at capturing this by adducing from history (which he is a prominent scholar of) and then placing this history in... Read more
Published on April 17 2001 by rodboomboom
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Maier Is A Master Storyteller
From the author of A Skeleton In God's Closet. Outstanding historical fiction, telling the story of Nero's rise to power as emperor of Rome, why he "went bad," and... Read more
Published on Oct 5 2000 by mjanke
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Flames
This is one of the most moving pieces of literature I have ever read. I couldn't put it down. It is very factual, and well crafted. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2000
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Wonderful and moving book.
One of my favorite books! The story is incredibly moving and inspirational. Strengthened my faith to see the faith of these martyrs in action. Read more
Published on May 17 1999
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Excellent Historical Fiction of Ancient Rome
Along w/ historical notes by a well-respected historian, Flames of Rome offers an interesting and attention-capturing account of Nero's persection of the Christians in 65 AD. Read more
Published on May 27 1998
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