Silanus the Christian, written by Edwin Abbott Abbott and published in 1906, is a historical novel set in the Roman Empire around 118 A.D. The story follows Quintus Junius Silanus as he navigates his faith in Christianity while being influenced by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. The novel explores the tension between philosophical inquiry and spiritual belief, highlighting Silanus's intellectual and spiritual growth amidst the complexities of early Christian teachings.
