Marcella, The Fearless Christian Maiden: A Tale Of The Early Church (1870)

Marcella, The Fearless Christian Maiden: A Tale Of The Early Church (1870) is a historical fiction book written by Frances Eastwood. The story is set in the early days of Christianity and follows the life of Marcella, a young Christian girl who lives in Rome. Despite the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire, Marcella remains steadfast in her faith and becomes a leader in her community. The book explores the challenges faced by early Christians, including the threat of imprisonment and death, as well as the social and cultural norms of the time. Marcella's story is one of courage, determination, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Throughout the book, Marcella interacts with various historical figures, including Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine, and the reader is given a glimpse into the early days of the Christian church. The book also highlights the role of women in the early church and their contributions to the spread of Christianity. Overall, Marcella, The Fearless Christian Maiden: A Tale Of The Early Church is a compelling and inspiring story of faith and perseverance in the face of persecution. It is a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the role of women in the early church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.