The quenchless light by Agnes C. Laut

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Author Laut, Agnes C., 1871-1936
LoC No. 24016809
Title The quenchless light
Original Publication United States: D. Appleton and Company,1924.
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Al Haines, Howard Ross & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary "The Quenchless Light" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of the early Disciples and Apostles, portraying their struggles to uphold the teachings and truths of Christianity in a challenging world filled with doubt and persecution. Through characters like the old Idumean guard and a young runaway named Onesimus, Laut aims to unearth the human stories behind the figures of early Christianity, blending fact with fiction to create a vivid depiction of their lives and missions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a vibrant Roman setting during the Spring Festival, where a Prætorian guard named Julius observes the chaos around him, from drunken revelers to a frantic fugitive. The youth, initially pursued as a runaway slave, is revealed to be of noble birth when he encounters Julius. As the guard questions him, the narrative establishes a sense of intrigue and urgency about the boy’s past, marked by connections to the Emperor and the Christian Prophet imprisoned within the guard's hut. We also learn of Julius's complex relationship with the boy and his own surprising compassion, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of friendship, faith, and freedom amid the backdrop of Roman rule and early Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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