The Bronze Door - Karin Ciholas

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THE BRONZE DOOR A Story of Courage, Faith, and Love in the Shadow of the Roman Empire In a world ruled by emperors and threatened by rebellion, The Bronze Door delivers a gripping tale of power, faith, and deliverance-set against one of the most turbulent eras of the Roman Empire. When Caligula's growing obsession with his own deification threatens to ignite a catastrophic war, lives across Judea and Syria hang in the balance. Simon of Cyrene-a fighter for justice for his fellow Jews-is torn between protecting his people and navigating profound change within his own family when his wife Aurelia and his sons embrace the new faith of Christianity. Aurelia's brother Valerius, newly appointed Roman governor of Syria, is ordered to carry out a command that could destroy thousands of Jews: install Caligula's statue in the sacred Temple in Jerusalem. Obedience to Caligula means mass slaughter. Disobedience means death to himself and his family. At the heart of this impossible choice is Rachel-Simon's courageous sister-whose rekindled bond with Valerius shapes the emotional core of his struggle for peace. Sweeping across Alexandria, Syria, and Jerusalem, The Bronze Door captures a pivotal moment in history-when Roman military strategy, Jewish resistance, early Christianity, and the voices of strong women collide. With richly researched detail, Karin Ciholas brings to life the political tension, human courage, and spiritual awakening of the first century. To learn more about The Cyrenian Trilogy, go to Karin Ciholas's website: thecyreninatrilogy.com Awards International Impact Award Winner Coffee Pot Book Club Award Gold Medal Book of the Year 2025 Critical Acclaim A well-spun historical tale with a host of fully realized characters. - Kirkus Reviews A stunningly imagined and expertly executed historical narrative with real characters and conflict that moves the story in unexpected directions. - James Farlow, The Book Commentary There is so much history uncluded in this story, and it is explained flawlessly and in an interesting and attention-grabbing manner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Kathy Sickles, The Feathered Quill This novel is what a historical novel should be. Readers of I Claudius and Claudius the God, will find The Bronze Door to be a rich addition to an understanding of the age. - Elaine Palencia, Author of Brier Country, On Rising Ground, Small Caucasian Woman The novel speaks to matters of enduring religious and political significance. - Eric Mount, Author of Conscience and Responsibility, The Feminine Factor, Community and the Common Good...

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THE BRONZE DOOR opens to a turbulent time in history when great courage is needed to defy a tyrant. Simon fights for justice for his fellow Jews but faces a new challenge when his wife, Aurelia, and his sons embrace Christianity. Caligula seeks revenge for Simon's past opposition and appoints Valerius, Aurelia's brother, as governor of Syria to lead his legions to Jerusalem to erect Caligula's statue in the temple. To obey Caligula means the slaughter of thousands of Jews who are ready to give their lives to save the sanctity of the temple. To disobey means death for Valerius and his family. Faced with this agonizing choice, Valerius gains strength from his deep love for Rachel, Simon's sister. The drama unfolds against the backdrop of a world torn between cruelty and humanity. A BookFest Award Winner A well-spun historical tale with a host of fully realized characters. - Kirkus Reviews Rachel, Valerius's past love, embodies both strength and vulnerability, intensifying the emotional stakes as she worries for Valerius's safety and the fate of her people. The Bronze Door is a stunningly imagined and expertly executed historical narrative with real characters and conflict that moves the story in unexpected directions.- James Farlow, The Book Commentary I instantly fell in love with the characters as they grappled with religious change, immoral leaders, and the struggle to determine which matters more, one person's life or the lives of many. - Teri M Brown, Author of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap There is so much history included in the story, and it is explained flawlessly and in an interesting and attention-grabbing manner that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read.- Kathy Stickles, The Feathered Quill Readers gain insight into an era in which Jewish nationalism, nascent Christianity, Roman power, and Hellenistic culture in the Mediterranean world converged, sometimes violently and tragically. Ciholas adeptly and empathetically describes the tensions and polemics that arose when some family members adopted a new allegiance (Christianity) while others clung to the ancient paths (Judaism). At stake was nothing less than the self-definition of both Jews and Christians. - Beth Glazier, author of Malachi, The Divine Messenger: A Critical Reappraisal...