In the Time of the Tudors

in-the-time-of-the-tudors1by Jessica Woodis, revised by Sandi Queen $17.55 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

The time of the Tudors was a fascinating time in English history, full of interesting characters. This collection of descriptive accounts of the lives of England’s major figures during this period will give a good picture of what it was like to live during this time in history.  This book is written from a Christian point of view providing a guarded narrative of the Tudors not easily obtainable.  Ten chapters cover from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, including a chapter on Catherine of Aragon. Suited to children aged 12+, 90p.

From Bondage to Freedom

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Story Setting: Rome and Arabia in 594 – 632 A.D. The Rise of Islam

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Originally published in 1877; 272 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. Read the rest of this entry »

Glaucia the Greek Slave

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Story Setting: Athens in 59 – 64 A.D. A Tale of Athens in the First Century

In this book the author has portrayed some of the many difficulties that Christianity had to contend with in the 1st century AD; not only paganism and philosophy, but from every mode of life and tone of thought then prevailing. Christianity was planted amongst a culture of corrupt, luxurious, cruel pleasure-seekers and proud, self-satisfied and disdainful philosophers – sounds familiar, doesn’t it?  The insights into ancient Greece gained from this story are relevant and helpful in understaniding our present age.  A must read if you studying Ancient Greece.

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Originally published in 1874; 270 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult After the death of her father, Glaucia is sold to a wealthy Roman family to pay his debts. She tries hard to adjust to her new life but longs to find a God who can love even a slave. Meanwhile, her brother, Laon, struggles to find her and to earn enough money to buy her freedom. But what is the mystery that surrounds their mother’s disappearance years earlier and will they Read the rest of this entry »

The Captives

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Story Setting: Roman England in 66 – 67 A.D.

Originally published in 1873; 169 pages; For Ages 12 – AdultThe Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when Read the rest of this entry »

Gytha’s Message

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Story Setting: Saxon England in 1053 – 1066 A.D.
Originally published in 1885; 222 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

Having discovered God’s love for her, Gytha, a young slave, longs to escape the violence and cruelty of the world and devote herself to learning more about this God of love. Instead she lives in a Saxon household that despises the name of Christ. Her simple faith and devoted service bring hope and purpose to Read the rest of this entry »

The Martyr’s Victory

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Story Setting:  Danish England in 879 – 883 A.D.
Originally published in 1886; 266 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

Knowing full well they may die in the attempt, a small band of monks sets out to convert the savage Danes who have laid waste to the surrounding countryside year after year. The monks’ faith is sorely tested as they face opposition from the angry Priest of Odin as well as doubts, Read the rest of this entry »

Out of the Mouth of the Lion

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Story Setting: Asia Minor in 163 – 166 A.D.
Originally published in 1875; 265 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

When Flaminius, a high Roman official, takes his wife, Flavia, to the Colosseum to see Christians thrown to the lions, he has no idea the effect it will have. Flavia cannot forget the faith of the martyrs, and finally, to protect her from complete disgrace or even danger, Flaminius requests a transfer to a more remote government post. As he and his family travel to the seven cities of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation, Read the rest of this entry »

Sowing Beside All Waters

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Story Setting:  The Roman Empire in 313 – 363 A.D. Under Constantine.
Originally published in 1875; 264 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

There is newfound freedom from persecution for Christians under the emperor, Constantine, but newfound troubles as well. Errors and pagan ways are creeping into the Church, while many of the most devoted Christians are withdrawing from the world into the desert as hermits and nuns. Quadratus, one of the emperor’s special guards, is concerned over Read the rest of this entry »

Soldier Fritz

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Originally published in 1871; For Ages 8 – Adult.  Set in Germany in the early years of the Reformation, Soldier Fritz centers around the importance of conquering our pride and temper.In the autumn of 1525, a peddler visits the Castle of Thorn in Germany, and inspires young Fritz with tales of Martin Luther who fights against sin and ignorance with the truth of God’s Word. Fritz wants to follow in Dr. Luther’s footsteps and be Read the rest of this entry »