Project Gutenberg 2017-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 346 Wood, Henry 1834 1909 Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era "Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era" by Henry Wood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the early years of the Christian era and focuses on the character of Saulus Paulus (later known as Paul the Apostle), exploring his upbringing in Tarsus amidst a rich tapestry of cultural and religious conflict. The author aims to blend historical fact with fictional elements, illuminating the spiritual and societal dynamics of the time. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a solemn religious procession in Tarsus, where a group of Hebrew priests leads a ceremonial event. The infant, Saulus Paulus, is presented in a synagogue ritual that underscores his significance within the Jewish community. The tale unfolds against the backdrop of Tarsus, a bustling hub of commerce and culture, characterized by both Hellenistic and Roman influences. As the narrative progresses, it touches on the tensions between the Jewish tradition and the broader pagan society, with predictions about Saulus's future painted vividly through prophetic blessings and hints of his eventual role in the rise of Christianity. This opening segment sets a rich scene, hinting at the larger themes of faith, destiny, and societal conflict that will likely unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Paul, the Apostle, Saint -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels 1412927 2025-09-22T06:29:49.370300 text/html 1452693 2025-03-18T09:57:52 text/html 1337157 2017-07-30T11:43:06 text/html 478634 2025-09-22T06:30:03.033249 application/epub+zip 497843 2025-09-22T06:29:51.022240 application/epub+zip 2137256 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/pdf 435830 2025-09-22T06:29:50.176290 application/epub+zip 857298 2025-09-22T06:30:12.790161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640755 2025-09-22T06:30:02.245248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 583584 2022-08-25T03:39:22.650197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 777689 2025-09-22T06:29:46.967269 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 743159 2025-03-18T09:57:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 772301 2017-07-30T11:43:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 772421 2017-07-30T11:43:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25673 2025-09-22T06:30:12.958205 application/rdf+xml 836201 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/prs.tei 15449 2025-09-22T06:29:50.325264 image/jpeg 2102 2025-09-22T06:29:50.253249 image/jpeg 296517 2020-06-14T19:57:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 295092 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 446705 2017-07-30T11:43:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 663099 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 398184 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 295045 2017-07-30T11:43:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 445171 2025-09-22T06:29:49.440251 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog