Signa Severa (1906)

Signa Severa is a 1906 novel by Ronald Arbuthnott Knox. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the life of a young Christian woman named Signa Severa. She is born into a wealthy family and is betrothed to a Roman soldier named Lucius. However, Signa's life takes a dramatic turn when she converts to Christianity and becomes determined to live her life according to her beliefs. The novel explores the themes of faith, love, and sacrifice as Signa faces persecution for her beliefs and struggles to reconcile her love for Lucius with her commitment to her faith. Along the way, she meets other Christians who help her on her journey and must navigate the dangerous political climate of ancient Rome.Knox's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and its characters, particularly Signa, who is portrayed as a strong and independent woman despite the societal constraints of her time. The novel also delves into the early history of Christianity and the challenges faced by early believers in a world ruled by the Roman Empire.Overall, Signa Severa is a captivating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of early Christians and the challenges they faced in a world that was often hostile to their beliefs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.