Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross
Florence Morse Kingsley
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
This is a unique sequel to the book Titus: A Comrade of the Cross written in a very different style, though none the less memorable, full of excitement and suspense! The author combines several stories together with great skill and ease, creating tension, making you wonder how things can play out until the very climax is reached. A blind girl and her brother just barely surviving in Egypt, threatened by the slave trade, almost without hope, one day hear about miracles happening in Jerusalem. They fly for their lives, hoping against hope and when they finally get there they find themselves at the foot of the cross. Is it too late? Was all their suffering for nothing? (Summary by Fiddlesticks) (8 hr 34 min)
Chapters
Preface | 3:41 | Read by Rachel |
The Blind Singer | 8:47 | Read by Rachel |
Good Tidings Out of the Desert | 10:42 | Read by Jessie Yun |
At the Palace of the High Priest | 10:38 | Read by David Lodes |
In Place of Judas | 10:34 | Read by David Lodes |
In the Abode of Kings | 12:20 | Read by Melvin Lee |
The Lord of the South-Land | 12:14 | Read by Melvin Lee |
The Pharisee from Tarsus | 16:34 | Read by Nathan Tripp |
A Believer in the Nazarene | 11:53 | Read by Roger That Voice |
In the Desert Encampment | 14:14 | Read by Melvin Lee |
The White Dromedary | 17:30 | Read by Melvin Lee |
At the Gate Beautiful | 16:30 | Read by Gloria Begemann |
In the Council Chamber | 14:33 | Read by Melvin Lee |
At the Feet of the Apostles | 18:32 | Read by Melvin Lee |
A Cup of Cold Water | 17:47 | Read by David Olson |
In Pursuit of the Fugitives | 17:18 | Read by Melvin Lee |
A Roll of Parchment | 15:17 | Read by Melvin Lee |
In the Prison House | 11:05 | Read by Chris A. Hawkins |
'Whose we Are and Whom we Serve' | 18:17 | Read by Melvin Lee |
In the Shadow of the Wall | 21:50 | Read by Melvin Lee |
Without the Jaffa Gate | 16:25 | Read by Rachel |
Not a Sparrow Falleth | 10:14 | Read by Rachel |
By the Thorny Ways of His Sin | 12:01 | Read by Rachel |
In the Synagogue of the Nazarenes | 7:37 | Read by Becca Maggie |
The Warning | 17:11 | Read by Melvin Lee |
The Wrath of Man | 19:10 | Read by Melvin Lee |
Until the Day Break | 10:11 | Read by Rachel |
In the Valley of the Shadow | 12:48 | Read by Adele de Pignerolles |
The Lifted Veil | 11:11 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
The Watchful Love | 9:17 | Read by Adele de Pignerolles |
A Flask of Crystal | 8:35 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
A Scarlet Thread | 11:36 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
Ben Hesed in Jerusalem | 9:09 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
The Mercy of Israel | 10:10 | Read by Esther ben Simonides |
At the Third Hour | 20:44 | Read by Gloria Begemann |
On the Road to Damascus | 27:43 | Read by Gloria Begemann |
The Amulet | 19:44 | Read by Dannielle Richards |
Reviews
A LibriVox Listener
Great story. I love the way the characters of the bible are brought to life and so much scripture is included in their speech. I agree with some of the other reviews that say one of the readers, though full of expression, needs to slow down so her words can be clearly understood. Even with the playback speed slowed down her words run together a bit. Don't give up reading though! You have a passionate way of expressing the characters' feeling. All up: a great listen and wonderful inspiration to stand firm in following Christ. Thankyou to all the volunteers who brought it to life.
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okra
The story is worth 4 and half stars. I was able to keep listening in spite of a few chapters difficult to listen to because I had come to love the character Stephen from listening to Titus first. The author does a wonderful job fleshing out this beautiful follower of Christ.
Another good book by F. M. K.
JackiLyn Friesen
Very well written and mostly well read... One speaker does very well with expression but needs to slow down...
worthwhile
Joshua Lambright
I appreciated most of this story except for the association of Jesus followers with violence which he clearly spoke out against
jen
Sadly Rachel begins the reading so fast, soft and unclear that it puts the listener off. It looks like a great book.
Interesting story, good readings
A LibriVox Listener
Easily followed even if not mothertongue.