02138cam a22003253u 4500 30664 UtSlPG 20260610133711.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890 Callista : a Tale of the Third Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-13 "Callista: A Tale of the Third Century" by John Henry Newman is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This fiction explores the complex interactions and emotional landscapes of Christians and pagans during the third century in the Roman Empire, primarily focusing on the titular character, Callista, and those around her. The narrative seeks to illuminate the spiritual and societal dilemmas faced by individuals caught between these two worlds. The opening of the tale introduces the lush and vibrant setting of Sicca Veneria, a Roman colony in North Africa, vividly described with its beautiful landscapes and stark contrasts between decadence and tranquility. We meet Agellius, a young man grappling with his faith and the tension of living in a pagan society, as he interacts with a variety of characters, including his brother Juba who is indifferent to the faith. This initial part establishes the backdrop for upcoming conflicts, setting the stage for deeper explorations of faith, identity, and the overarching presence of Christianity in a predominantly pagan world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction Christian fiction Tunisia -- Church history -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30664 71510 71510