Beyond the Desert Gate

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Beyond the Desert Gate

Beyond the Desert Gate

By: Mary Ray

Set in first-century Palestine, this powerful story follows three brothers left nearly penniless after their father's death. Amid Roman oppression and Jewish uprisings, young Philo is taken in by Xenos, a mysterious man with no memory, once saved by Philo’s father. As Philo learns the art of being a scribe, both he and Xenos begin a journey to discover who they truly are. A thoughtful and moving look at identity, conflict, and hope in a time of great unrest. A companion to The Ides of April, but strong as a standalone read.

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Palestine in the first century A.D. is as disturbed and divided as it is today. The Jews have revolted against Roman occupation and as they grow more restive, Rome clamps down harder. The ten Greek cities of Palestine—the Decapolis—want only to continue their peaceful trading existence, but they find themselves caught in the middle of the uprisings.

Apollodorus, a merchant of Philadelphia, takes a risk and rescues a man whom a Roman patrol has left to die in the desert. When Apollodorus is killed by robbers, his three sons are left almost penniless. Conan, Nicanor and Philo must each find a way for themselves. Philo, the youngest, is befriended by Xenos, the man saved from the desert, the man who has lost his memory. From him the boy learns the art of the scribe, and together they try to find their identity—one from the past, the other for the future. A serious story of an important time in history. While this title may stand alone, it is the sequel to The Ides of April.
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Used in Ancient History 9-10th

  • By: Mary Ray

  • Pages: 170

  • ISBN: 9781883937546

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: 7th +
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