Pardon's Price: One Young Woman's Dramatic Journey of Faith as She Faces the Ultimate Test

by Diane Yoder

As a young woman growing up in the third century, Rachel Gallus has access to all the attractions and excess Rome has to the games at the Coliseum, vivacious friends, and slaves to attend to her every whim. Yet questions haunt her thoughts—questions of human justice, of purpose in life, and of her own identity. After viewing a particularly striking martyrdom in the Coliseum, Rachel finds herself in a surprising set of circumstances, bringing her face to face with her own gripping desires and deepest sorrows. As she learns about the faith of the Christians, she is astonished at the price they pay for their beliefs. But she cannot forget what she has seen and heard. Join Rachel as she battles tenaciously through her anger, questions, and fears until she can accept pardon's price.

166 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

Reviews

[Bethany Fehr · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't bad, but it really didn't do much for me. I felt that the story lacked dimension on a number of levels. There was very little real conflict, and the characters came across as superficial. When I started the book, I was hoping it would give me a deeper perspective into the historical setting and the main character's personal journey to faith. I was a bit disappointed that the story essentially summarized or skipped over most of the character's major decisions and turning points, and the theme really wasn't all that deep or inspiring. Even though many of the characters choose to face death over rejecting the truth, the journeys that bring them to that decision felt underdeveloped. I just didn't feel that this book gave me any fresh insight or new perspectives.

[SisL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Those of you who love suspenseful, emotional books, this is a must-read. My all-time favorite!!!

[Jody Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing story

Really really good story of faith, I loved it. it will bless many people. I really recommend it, just beautiful!

[Valerie Caraotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pardon's Price is in essence a humbling book that is filled with individual choices needing to be made resulting in either peace, bitterness, heaven or hell. Set in A.D. 258 under Roman rule, anyone caught as a Christian would be doomed to death in a public bloody scene at the colosseum where wild animals would devour them. As Rachel Gallus discovered who her real parents were and story behind their departure she is faced with bitterness toward her grandfather and all the destruction he had caused.

This story shows the hand of God orchestrating situations and turning bitter hearts into peaceful Christians one by one. As Rachel sought out her real mother on her deathbed she would learn truths of the departure and later receive the gospel message. Though fictional, it rings loudly with truth that we should never underestimate the value of sharing Christ with one. In a time where deaths were occurring weekly the striking question would be is it worth the price to accept Christ. Rachel's parents and brother being led to the arena would not stop her sharing the faith and as a result she would face and ultimately pass the biggest hurdle in her life.

Today, we have much yet share little in the way of witnessing to those around us. Allow this book to ignite your passion and help change the destiny of those lost in sin. Pardon's Price is a testament that death as well as life can ring loud as a witness for Christ. Author Diane Yoder will capture the heart and motives of those that determine to serve Christ wholeheartedly. A tremendous book for those needing Christ and for Christians awakening to their divine assignments. The struggles of accepting Christ are real and the Scriptures presented excellent in understanding the nature and heart of God's love toward us.

Talented author Yoder will take you away to A.D. 250's and put you up close and center on the issues of the time laden with critical choices. I believe you will be challenged in realizing there is much more to be done for the kingdom of God. The theme will verify that God can turn the worst situations around to those that love Him. I could hardly put this book down as it captivated my attention page after page. A definite 5 star rating.

[Melinda Bollinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good it was hard for me to put down. I cried a lot during this book learning of all the sacrifice that these Christian women and families went through for their faith. Made me glad to be in the USA where I can be free to show and tell of my faith!

[Jill Briscoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great account

This book puts you back in third century Rome, enabling you to see what you could not from other, drier historical sources.