The Fiction Spot
A snapshot review of a book related to the Non-fiction Feature
Also in this Monthly Bulletin:
The Non-fiction Feature: Medieval Bodies by Jack Hartnell
The Product Spot: The History Channel – Middle Ages
The Pithy Take
The Order is a mystery book set in 16th century Europe that unfolds into a commentary on Christianity and what it truly seeks to accomplish. Brother Jan, a young and bright monk, is accidentally embroiled in a spiritual battleground over how to be a true Christian—he crosses paths with traitors, armies, and true believers—and discovers secrets about himself and his family.
Christ’s answers to criticism were wisdom, kindness, compassion, forgiveness. Rome’s answers are fear, deprivation — terror. In short, the Pope has become an emperor, and God’s children, his subjects.
The Order
Author: John-Patrick Bayle
Publisher: Lancelin Group
304 pages | 2012
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