The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story from the New Testament World

De: Bruce W. Longenecker, Ben Witherington

Narrado por: Troy Duran

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's writings spark Antipas's interest, and a correspondence transpires between them. As the two delve deeply into each other's lives, Antipas begins to see things in fresh ways, causing him to rethink the values upon which his life had been founded. In due course, a gladiatorial contest in Pergamum forces difficult decisions on both the Christians in that city and on Antipas himself.

©2002 Baker Academic (P)2015 Bruce W. Longenecker

Excellent storytelling

This historical fiction piece is a very well crafted and deeply moving work. It seems clear that an overwhelming amount of research went in to grounding this work within its historical context. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Brilliant

After visiting these areas recently, this story came alive in many ways. The character development/ transformation and surprising ending rings true to the influence God can have on one's life.

Great Book

I love this book and am very thankful my professor at college recommended it to me. I believe God opened my eyes on some things. Praise God!

Interesting Insights

While this is fiction, the dialogue gave very interesting insights into what the early church experienced as they worked to reconcile the teaching of Jesus in an honor-shame culture. It was interesting and very well done.

A wonderful read

Longenecker has done a fantastic job of capturing the world in which the New Testament was written, giving strength to followers of Jesus Christ who read it today. What an edifying, Christ-exalting read.

Pergamum

Great read for my NT class. Excellent historical perspective. Helpful appreciation for monograph copying and version.

Tremendous Recreation of Life in 1st Century Rome

Wow, this was an amazing experience! I was enlightened, gripped, and moved as I read the fictional story of a Roman nobleman who died for his faith in Jesus Christ. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting a better understanding of the courage required to become a follower of Christ in the period when the Imperial Cult of Caesar was being promoted as a way to unify the far flung Empire of Rome. Great insights into the mind of a Roman citizen considering the claims of Christ.

Amazing Window to the First Century

I love how the 1st century worldview of the New Testament is presented in a narrarive recreation. It gives me a glimpse and insight of the early christians.

A great historical Christian fiction

The Lost Letters of Pergamum is presented as a collection of found letters between Antipose (I listened to the audiobook so forgive my spelling) and Luke. They lay out the Roman benefactors introduction to the life of Jesus through Luke’s gospel, and help to explore the world soon after the death of Jesus. Historical details and truths pepper the story wonderfully and help ground the fiction in the world as it was.

The journey of belief

I loved the reality and comparison to modern western dilemmas of racial prejudice and social justice. I enjoyed most the truth seeking aspect of Antipas. May I be as strong and forthright in my own pursuit of truth.