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100	1		_aEbers, Georg, _d1837-1898
245	1	0	_aHomo Sum — Volume 02
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"Homo Sum — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a vivid representation of early Christian society, exploring deep themes of faith, personal struggle, love, and forgiveness. The narrative revolves around characters such as Stephanus and his son Hermas, as well as Paulus, an anchorite who grapples with his past and the trials of his companions. As they confront their inner conflicts and the challenges of their time, they seek a path toward redemption and a deeper understanding of themselves and their beliefs. The opening of the novel introduces us to Stephanus, a sick man contemplatively reflecting on his life and the outcomes of his choices regarding his son Hermas. As he confides in Paulus, they engage in a profound discussion about the essence of egotism, memory, and the guiding principles of their faith. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Sirona, a young woman caught in the turbulence of her own incomplete aspirations and the complexities of her marriage to the centurion Phoebicius. As relationships develop, the atmosphere becomes charged with unfulfilled desires, highlighted by Hermas's innocent admiration for Sirona and Miriam's tumultuous emotions towards both Hermas and her unworthy rival. This intricate web of characters and themes sets the stage for a journey of spiritual awakening and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
653			_aChurch history -- 4th century -- Fiction
700	1		_aBell, Clara, _d1834-1927
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5495
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