1870, FABIOLA OR LEGLISE DES CATACOMBS, CARDINAL WISEMAN, FRENCH CHRISTIAN NOVEL

Description: Fabiola, ou, L'Église des catacombes Par son Eminence Le Cardinal Wiseman Traduit de L'Anglais par F. Pascal-Marie Seule Traduction Francaise Autorisee Paris: Vve H. Casterman 1870 Tall octavo, 412 pages, period quarter brown leather over cloth covered boards. Spine with raised bands and gilt lettering. All edges gilt. With a school prize page and illustrated throughout in black and white, facsimile of a handwritten letter by the author. Text in French. Some rubbing and wear, scuffs, front free endpaper detached, foxing and discoloration, hinges tender, else in good condition. "Fabiola, ou, L'Église des catacombes" is a novel written by the French Cardinal Nicholas Patrick Stephen Wiseman. It was first published in 1854. The story is set in ancient Rome during the persecution of Christians, specifically during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. The main character, Fabiola, is a young Roman noblewoman who initially indulges in the decadence of Roman society but eventually undergoes a spiritual transformation and converts to Christianity. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and martyrdom as Fabiola navigates the challenges of living as a Christian in a hostile environment. It also portrays the struggles and sacrifices of early Christians who practiced their faith in secret, often meeting in the catacombs beneath the city. Overall, "Fabiola, ou, L'Église des catacombes" is a historical and religious novel that offers insights into the early Christian church and the persecution it faced in the Roman Empire. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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