#53.3, Weds., Feb. 7, 2024

Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The secular church near Annegray  Mater Doe tells me of her conversation with two men who came here asking about baptism. “They asked me particularly about the power of baptism as it is demanded for Christianizing Jews.”    “That is the concern these days?”  She continues, “We know it’s a king’sContinue reading “#53.3, Weds., Feb. 7, 2024”

#53.2, Tues., Feb. 6, 2024

Historical Setting, 626 C.E. The farm in the Vosges          Brandell prepares for his journey into the unknown of Constantinople. He will be guided by his brother and Gaillard across the mountains, then they will part ways and Brandell plans to join a merchant ship’s crew in Ravenna to earn his travel by sea toContinue reading “#53.2, Tues., Feb. 6, 2024”