A Novel of the 1st Century Church A sweeping saga of danger, heroism, and love Eshed embarks on a compelling adventure filled with challenge upon challenge as he battles the spiritual ignorance and hardships of the early Christian era. Confronted with the devastating knowledge that Loana, his beloved wife, is secretly worshiping false gods, he struggles to hold his marriage together. On a dangerous quest to establish the Chris-tian missionary movement, Eshed narrowly escapes a brutal death at the hands of the Circans when a friend intercedes and is martyred in his place. Eshed vows to protect the cities and their people as the Circan army continues to conquer and plunder--killing men, women, and children- but he never realizes how great a risk he will be forced to take .......... This powerfully symbolic tale of early Christian history will inspire you with its life-transforming, Spirit-filled message