Callista

Callista: A Tale of the Third Century is a historical novel written by John Henry Newman and first published in 1889. The book is set in the Roman Empire during the third century AD and follows the story of a young Greek woman named Callista, who is a pagan living in a small town. Callista is curious about Christianity and begins to explore it, eventually falling in love with a Christian man named Agellius. However, her conversion to Christianity puts her in danger and she must navigate the challenges of living as a Christian in a society that is hostile towards the religion. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and persecution, and offers a glimpse into the early days of Christianity. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Roman Empire during this time, including the political and social structures of the era. Callista: A Tale of the Third Century is considered to be one of Newman's most important works and is widely regarded as a classic of Christian literature. It has been praised for its beautiful writing, compelling characters, and insightful exploration of the human experience.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.