The African Fabiola: Or the Church of Carthage in the Days of Tertullian (1881)

The African Fabiola: Or The Church Of Carthage In The Days Of Tertullian is a historical novel written by Albert Pillet and published in 1881. The story is set in the early Christian era and revolves around the life of Fabiola, a wealthy Roman matron who converts to Christianity. The novel follows Fabiola's journey as she travels to Carthage to seek guidance from the renowned Christian writer Tertullian. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including her own doubts and fears, as she struggles to reconcile her newfound faith with her privileged lifestyle. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the early Christian church, including the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire and the struggles of the early church to establish itself in a hostile environment. Overall, The African Fabiola is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique glimpse into the early days of Christianity.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.