Author Michael E. Quist's Newly Released "Christianus" Is a Powerful Story Following a Group of Faithful Christians Ensnared in the Deadly Turmoil of First-century Rome

MEADVILLE, Pa., Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Christianus": a gripping and potent novel exploring the unwavering courage that led Jesus's disciples to persevere in their faith through deadly oppression, thereby changing no less than the course of humanity. "Christianus" is the creation of published author Michael E. Quist, a Doctor of Education, teacher, Bible trainer, and student of history.

Michael shares, "It has been twenty-seven years since Christ died, and the followers of the Christian faith have been scattered across the Roman world. A petulant, brutal Nero Augustus is on the throne in the capital city, and Christians are being hunted down and enslaved. Agrippina, mother of Caesar and mastermind behind the workings of the Roman Empire, has sworn to destroy the Christian 'cult' once and for all.

In Italy, the spread of Christianity—despite the persecution—has led to the destruction of many important families, and the impact is being felt across the Roman world. Chief Investigator Christianus has hunted the helpless believers for years, but he is now beginning to understand the kind of people that are born of the Christian beliefs, and he finds himself doubting the wisdom and validity of his actions.

With the apostle Paul at the center of the Christian believers in a hostile Roman world, martyrs are rising, their lives a powerful witness for the changes brought about by the belief in the crucified Nazarene. Romans across the globe are being impacted by the witness of the believers, as the Spirit changes lives. The Roman Empire is being reborn, and the world will never be the same. The course of history is being rewritten by a handful of scattered people.

'Christianus' tells a story of faithful Christians, caught in the turmoil and danger of first-century Rome. It explores the spirit, the faithfulness, and the remarkable attitudes that launched Christian-based civilization as we know it today. In this story, leaders of Rome begin to see the power of Christian possibility, and the result is a new, revolutionized Rome. The torment and blood of the faithful become the bricks and mortar for societal change, as men and women realize the difference that Christ can make in their world."

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Michael E. Quist's new book is a powerful and evocative work bringing to life the courage and tragedy of early Christians in the early decades of the first century.

View a synopsis of "Christianus" on YouTube.

Readers can purchase "Christianus" at traditional brick and mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about "Christianus", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing