Countdown: A Time of Testing

by Lester Bauman

What was life like for Christians in AD 284? For years, Christians had lived in peace. But when a new Roman emperor, Diocletian, came to power, he unleashed his fury on the church.

In this work of historical fiction, author Lester Bauman weaves known facts into a readable story that provokes serious thought for Christians today.

320 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book about the early church during the persecution under Roman Emperor Diocletian. It put faces and feelings to the people of that time and spurred me into thinking how I would react under the circumstances that they faced.
Since this is historical fiction, it was a fairly easy read for me. I would highly recommend it!

[Ethan Eshleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about this book. It isn't very good writing, in my opinion, but its portrayal of the church during the early 300s is valuable. I would recommend it if you want to learn about the early church, but don't have too high expectations for the storytelling quality.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

the historical content is valuable. My previous conceptions of Diocletian were challenged. As well as some notions about Christians in this tumultuous era. Thought-provoking.