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100 1 _aRoos, Mathilda,
_d1852-1908
245 1 0 _aSaulus Tarsolainen: Erään sielun historia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-11-01
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Saulus Tarsolainen: Erään sielun historia" by Mathilda Roos is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life and transformation of Saulus (Paul), a fervent Pharisee who is depicted experiencing profound internal conflicts influenced by the teachings of Jesus and the early Christians. The story delves into themes of faith, persecution, and the struggle between adherence to tradition and the allure of new beliefs. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of Jerusalem in the first century AD, where Saulus, clad in Roman military armor, observes the vibrant city and its diverse populace. As the narrative unfolds, Saulus encounters Joel, who speaks of the rising threat posed by the followers of the "crucified deceiver" (Jesus). The tension escalates as they discuss the actions of Peter and John, apostles who openly defy the temple authorities, leading to their arrest and trial. The beginning sets the stage for Saulus's evolving perspective on faith and the growing conflict with the early Christian movement, foreshadowing his later transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSwedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
700 1 _aK. G. H.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37902
999 _c78742
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