The Lost Letters of Pergamum

A Story from the New Testament World

By: Bruce W. Longenecker, Ben Witherington

Narrated by: Troy Duran

Transported two thousand years into the past, readers are introduced to Antipas, a Roman civic leader who has encountered the writings of the biblical author Luke. Luke's writings spark Antipas's interest, and a correspondence transpires between them. As the two delve deeply into each other's lives, Antipas begins to see things in fresh ways, causing him to rethink the values upon which his life had been founded. In due course, a gladiatorial contest in Pergamum forces difficult decisions on both the Christians in that city and on Antipas himself.

©2002 Baker Academic (P)2015 Bruce W. Longenecker

Interesting dialogue

Really enjoyed the method of storytelling through letters. Loved how the witness of Luke was both bold and understanding.

Interesting Insights

While this is fiction, the dialogue gave very interesting insights into what the early church experienced as they worked to reconcile the teaching of Jesus in an honor-shame culture. It was interesting and very well done.

Great Book

I love this book and am very thankful my professor at college recommended it to me. I believe God opened my eyes on some things. Praise God!

A wonderful read

Longenecker has done a fantastic job of capturing the world in which the New Testament was written, giving strength to followers of Jesus Christ who read it today. What an edifying, Christ-exalting read.

Moving account

I greatly appreciated and was moved by the detailed portrait of the conflicting cultural positions by the believers and the historical times.