The Church In The Army

Or The Four Centurions (1862)

von William Anderson Scott

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Church in the Army: Or The Four Centurions is a historical novel written by William Anderson Scott and first published in 1862. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the lives of four centurions who are members of the Roman army. The centurions, named Longinus, Cornelius, Flavius, and Marcus, are all devout Christians who must navigate the challenges of serving in a pagan army while remaining true to their faith.As the story unfolds, the four centurions face a series of trials and tribulations, including persecution for their beliefs, conflicts with their superiors, and personal struggles with doubt and temptation. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their faith and work to spread the gospel to their fellow soldiers.Throughout the novel, Scott explores themes of faith, morality, and the conflict between religious beliefs and military duty. He also provides a vivid depiction of life in ancient Rome, including the social and political climate of the time.The Church in the Army: Or The Four Centurions is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and military service. It is a timeless tale of faith, courage, and perseverance that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Religion, allgemein Geschichte der Religion
• ISBN: 9781120737496
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC