Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era

"Victor Serenus: A Story of the Pauline Era" by Henry Wood is a historical fiction set in the early years of Christianity, painting a picture of Saulus Paulus’s (later Paul the Apostle) early life and the vibrant, conflicted world of Tarsus where he grew up. The story begins with a grand religious ceremony for the infant Saulus, highlighting his importance in the Jewish community, while also showing Tarsus as a busy center where Jewish traditions clash with Hellenistic and Roman cultures. Through prophecies and early events, the author foreshadows Saulus’s destiny and the major role he'll play in the rise of Christianity, setting the stage for a story full of faith and the conflicts that come with it.