OF LOVE AND TREASON by JAMIE OGLE is based on the story behind Valentine’s day and is a really worthwhile read as we are taken into the Roman world in the third century AD where a group of believers,led by Valentine Favius Diastems, meet at the house of Marius and Martha and their friends. It is an extremely difficult and dangerous time for Christians who are being persecuted when they refuse to recant theit trust in the One True God. Not only does the emperor feel that Rome is losing strength because people are neglecting the worship of their many deities, but he has also banned marriage in otder to keep men from getting out of military service. Val is a notarius who performs marriages at night…..
Iris is blind. Her father, Quintus Magius, the jailer, is heavily in debt from spending money on offerings to the gods, who are failing to restore her sight. However, when Val prays things happen that change their lives forever…..
The story is strongly based on Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose,” and other Bible verses that remind us of God’s goodness and power. We see the courage of these Christians as they stand together praising God and serving one another and those less fortunate.
There is not only faith and unconditional love but there is also berayal and brutality.
Of Love and Treason is really excellent biblical fiction and a book I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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