{"product_id":"9781614931119","title":"Redemptio, a Novel of Imperial Rome","description":"In the biblical book of Philemon, the Apostle Paul writes a letter on behalf of his brother in Christ, Onesimus, who was a runaway slave. Onesimus made his way to Rome after his escape from slavery. There he met Peter and Paul, confessed his sins, and became a follower of Christ. Paul asked his old friend, Philemon, to forgive Onesimus and accept him back as a brother in Christ. \u003cp\u003eThis is the epic tale of Onesimus' journey through an empire ruled by a sadistic Emperor Nero. It is a story that immerses the reader into the ancient Roman world at a time when Christianity was a newborn religion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow Onesimus as he searches for a life of redemption, and finds it through the Holy Spirit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile in Rome, he also finds love. Her name is Ursel and she is a slave from Germania. The friendship he develops with her gradually blossoms into romance. But, since she is a slave, where will this relationship take them? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this historical novel, the author brings to life several bible personalities. It is a must read for anyone interested in the early church and how it is related to the Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peppertree Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49821273096432,"sku":"9781614931119","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781614931119","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}