About the Book
Maximus Vitruvius Messalla has learned about the unpredictability of life the hard way. Raised in aristocratic prominence and wealth, one moment Maximus is a decorated centurion in the Roman military, quickly rising in the ranks. The next, he is betrayed, charged with treason, and forced to be a gladiator in the Roman arena to earn his freedom.
Maximus Vitruvius Messalla has learned about the unpredictability of life the hard way. Raised in aristocratic prominence and wealth, one moment Maximus is a decorated centurion in the Roman military, quickly rising in the ranks. The next, he is betrayed, charged with treason, and forced to be a gladiator in the Roman arena to earn his freedom.
Throughout
the course of these events, Maximus comes to question all he has been taught to
believe.
Lifted by
his love for a freed slave, Maximus follows her to
Capernaum where he learns of
the gospel of Jesus Christ. After witnessing the healing of a fellow centurion’s
servant, Maximus’s hunger for truth grows and his questions about the rabbi
increase. He knows that if anyone can tell him more about the Messiah, the
woman he loves can. On the shore of Galilee, she shares her testimony of the
Messiah, and for Maximus, just being in her presence gives him a glimpse of
heaven.
Capernaum where he learns of
the gospel of Jesus Christ. After witnessing the healing of a fellow centurion’s
servant, Maximus’s hunger for truth grows and his questions about the rabbi
increase. He knows that if anyone can tell him more about the Messiah, the
woman he loves can. On the shore of Galilee, she shares her testimony of the
Messiah, and for Maximus, just being in her presence gives him a glimpse of
heaven.
Over the
course of a single day, he receives answers to questions that have haunted him
for years. But when certain events come to light that reopen old wounds, he wonders
if he will ever truly have peace.
The
Gladiator’s Day of Grace is the story of love, forgiveness, redemption, and one
man’s journey to discover the saving grace that is available to all of us.
Excerpt:
“It is a selfish statement, but I am
glad you are here,” he said, placing his other hand over hers, enclosing it.
Dropping her eyes, she gave a slight
shake of her head, and then she freed her hand and stood. “I should go, my
lord.”
Maximus stood as well. “Maximus. Call
me Maximus.”
Andromeda looked away. “It isn’t
proper.”
“I say that it is.” He moved closer
and touched her face.
“Please, my lord,” she said, closing
her eyes, releasing a shaky breath.
“Don’t be afraid of me, Andromeda,”
he said huskily. “You never need to be afraid of me.”
She looked into his eyes then, and he
wanted to fall at her feet and worship her. Instead, he kissed her hand and let
her go.
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