02677cam a22003373u 4500 33484 UtSlPG 20260610133749.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Withrow, W. H. (William Henry), 1839-1908 Valeria, the Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Early Christian Life in Rome Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-08-22 Produced by Rose Mawhorter (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Valeria, the Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Early Christian Life in Rome" by W.H. Withrow is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the early Christian experience during the brutal period of persecution in Rome under Emperor Diocletian. The main character, Valeria, is intricately woven into the tapestry of events surrounding the catacombs, highlighting both the courage of early Christians and the complex interactions between characters of varying beliefs and backgrounds. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vibrant yet dangerous world of early 4th-century Rome, where two key figures, Centurion Flaccus Sertorius and his Greek secretary Isidorus, engage in a conversation about the recent persecution of Christians. As they ride along the Appian Way, their dialogue unravels societal attitudes towards Christianity, with growing tensions hinting at the violence to come. This sets a grim yet compelling backdrop as they discuss the implications of a new imperial edict against the Christian faith, introducing themes of faith, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a tumultuous era. The narrative promises a rich exploration of character and history, as Valeria's journey unfolds against the heart of Rome's catacombs, a sanctuary for those seeking to preserve their beliefs in a hostile world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Martyrs -- Italy -- Rome -- Fiction Christian life -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600 Catacombs -- Italy -- Rome -- Fiction Rome (Italy) -- Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33484 74330 74330