First published 2018
In 197 AD, the lawyer Tertullian pens a defiant plea to the Roman emperor. His people, the Christians, face persecution and execution. Tertullian argues passionately for their right to worship freely, debunking false charges and attacking pagan superstition. As the state's crackdown intensifies, he must decide how far to push his case - even if it means challenging the emperor's divine authority. A gripping historical drama about the birth of religious liberty.
Genres: biography, history, christian, ancient-history, historical-drama, academic
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, challenging-authority
Setting: Rome
Period: 197 AD
290 pages · Paperback · Franklin Classics