Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome
1877
Jovinian: A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome is a historical novel by William Henry Giles Kingston, first published in 1877. Set in the fourth century, it depicts the conflict between ancient Roman religion and the emerging Christian faith through the eyes of Jovinian, the nephew of a Roman pontiff. The narrative explores themes of identity and spirituality as Jovinian navigates familial expectations and the shifting religious landscape of Rome, marked by power struggles and personal vendettas among prominent church figures.
