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The Conqueror by Bryan M. Litfin5/8/2023 ![]() My issue is that it reads like a secular novel, with too much focus on “the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (1 John 2:16). Amazon does not list it among Christian fiction, but because it is published by Revell, that is what I would expect, and the book summary lends credence to this. ![]() Perhaps because it is intended to be primarily historical, “The Conqueror” leaves me feeling conflicted and struggling to tease out my thoughts. As Bryan Litfin remarks in his Historical Note section at the beginning of the book, “The Conqueror” is not a biblical novel, but rather a historical one, which sets the scene for the entire story. Not often do I have the opportunity to review a book based on this era, after the Diocletian persecutions. In all honesty, it was not a time period that drew my interest until I took Latin in college my immediate love of the language planted a seed of interest in the ancient culture that dominated the landscape of the early Christian church. Despite being an avid historical fiction devotee, I have read precious few books about the early Roman Empire. ![]() From the moment I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it, and not only because the cover is beautiful and very well done. ![]()
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