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Enter a world of warfare and treachery, of duty and honor, of love and loyalty, interwoven with the inner workings of a Roman centurion's household. And then trace it as the road curves toward little Capernaum. Follow the story of Appius, a proud centurion, and Tullus, his scribe and slave. From a battle with the Parthians, through a tragic personal crisis, to the gladiator arena at Caesarea...

Appius was hovering near the door with Marcus and Gaius. Livia went out to join them. MARIAM’S LAMENT Mariam is using her memory of Psalm 22. This psalm was often a deathbed psalm in Judaism and was likely recited in its entirety on the cross by Jesus (“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me” [Mk 15:34]). The psalm begins with a sorrowful lament but evolves quickly into a psalm of faith and confidence. “What is happening? What does Mariam think we should do?” Appius asked. It had been a very hard
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