{"product_id":"nero-and-paul-how-the-gospel-of-grace-defeated-the-ruler-of-rome-9781400336661","title":"Nero and Paul: How the Gospel of Grace Defeated the Ruler of Rome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes gaining power, possessions, and popularity lead to happiness and fulfillment? Or does inner transformation and self-sacrificial love bring the most joy and satisfaction? New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford and scholar Bryan Litfin dive into these questions by bringing the stories of Nero and Paul to life in this creative nonfiction tale \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand identifying how these moral questions can be applied to modern Christian life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCenturies ago, against the backdrop of Roman domination and decadence, a rabbi-turned-evangelist challenged the ideology of an immoral emperor. Two competing messages clashed--and they were messages that echo into our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne voice says, \u003cem\u003e Do what feels good. Gain more influence. Focus on yourself and build your own kingdom. Another says, Live for something beyond yourself--something eternal. Carry out your God-given mission, no matter the cost. Follow your King to the end of the world if you must . Only then will you truly live. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining historical accuracy with narrative imagination, Nero and Paul drops you into the drama of human pride and divine destiny that unfolded on the stage of imperial Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll travel with Paul as he ventured from Jerusalem all the way to Spain, making friends, winning converts, and persisting through grueling opposition. You'll see up close Nero's kingdom of wealth, glamour, sex, and power--the proud trappings of a self-proclaimed god. In contrast, Paul boldly offered what the world desperately needed: the Messiah's life-giving good news of God's presence indwelling his people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough this epic clash of worldviews led to bloodshed and death, the crown of eternal life triumphed over the laurel wreaths of Rome--just as the light of Jesus triumphs over the darkness of the world in every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss this ancient story with a timeless message that reverberates across the centuries and will light the fire of your faith today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kathie Lee Gifford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.14h x 5.99w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400336661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGifford, Kathie Lee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathie Lee Gifford's\u003c\/strong\u003e four-time Emmy Award winning career has spanned television, film, recordings, Broadway, cabaret, and commercials. She has authored numerous books, including her most recent book, \u003cem\u003eThe God of the Way\u003c\/em\u003e, and five \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIt's Never Too Late\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also an actress, singer, songwriter, playwright, producer, and director.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLitfin, Bryan M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Bryan Litfin\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in Dallas, TX; Oxford, England; and Memphis, TN. He earned a degree in print journalism from the University of Tennessee, a master's degree in historical theology at Dallas Seminary, and a Ph.D. in the field of ancient church history at the University of Virginia. The author of four nonfiction books and six novels, Dr. Litfin now works as Professor of Bible and Theology at Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kathie Lee Gifford \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47733879603357,"sku":"9781400336661","price":47.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2f60d3db-7bcf-4344-9c29-1d665713d189.jpg?v=1773737515","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/nero-and-paul-how-the-gospel-of-grace-defeated-the-ruler-of-rome-9781400336661","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}