John I. Rigoli
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Fatal error: Call to undefined function isLitsy() in /var/www/html/inc_magicDB.php on line 425- John Ignatius Rigoli’s experiences as both a cradle Catholic and former US Naval officer informed his world view in a rather unexpected manner, opening his eyes to the proposition that those who seek power are the last people who should hold it. John is an unabashed social justice advocate, outspoken liberal, and a patriot – and he sees no dichotomy in this. As a talented and inquisitive amateur historian, John became interested in the stories of the earliest women in the Church, and how they have been erased. Though a work of historical fiction, The Vatican Chronicles takes its inspiration from the real women throughout history who toiled unacknowledged alongside their brothers.Diane Cummings (Co-Author)- Diane Cummings is a California girl, a UCLA alum, and is currently sweating in Atlanta, Georgia, with the world’s smallest Persian cat. Diane has worked as a reporter and news director. Deciding that truth was too much stranger than fiction, she turned in her microphone and press pass and set about applying her passion for writing and editing to the world of literature. Diane has edited or ghostwritten more than fifty titles – and now she wants her name on the cover. The Vatican Chronicle Trilogy has encompassed six years of research, writing, and polishing and she hopes you enjoy Book 1 – The Mystery of Julia Episcopa as much as she has enjoyed writing it.
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Left by the roadside, Yin Yin was brought to an orphanage where she was adopted. Learning English, she asked lots of questions but did not talk to the other children at school. One day the teacher asked her students who was the most important person in the world. They were to let her know the next day. Who was that person?
I liked this story. It's a cute story with adorable illustrations. I liked that we had an impression of Yin Yin before she was in school. I appreciated that the teacher noticed Yin Yin sat alone and talked to no one. I found it was good when the teacher led Yin Yin in a series of questions about the most important person in the world. Just like Yin Yin, childen (and adults) need to know they are important. They need to know there is a place for them, and they are worthy of all good things--tangible and intangible, especially the intangible. I look forward to more books from Mr. Rigoli.… (mais)
I liked this story. It's a cute story with adorable illustrations. I liked that we had an impression of Yin Yin before she was in school. I appreciated that the teacher noticed Yin Yin sat alone and talked to no one. I found it was good when the teacher led Yin Yin in a series of questions about the most important person in the world. Just like Yin Yin, childen (and adults) need to know they are important. They need to know there is a place for them, and they are worthy of all good things--tangible and intangible, especially the intangible. I look forward to more books from Mr. Rigoli.… (mais)
An enjoyable story which is split into two separate timelines. The tale of the anonymous scribe journeying with the first century disciples is well written and is the better of the two halves of the book. The present day section telling of the discovery of one of the scribe's scrolls is a political and archaeological thriller pitting academia against the Vatican - this section is faster paced but doesn't have the same free flowing style of the ancient story.
Overall this was an entertaining read that would appeal to fans of Dan Brown or anyone who enjoys a good story that is well told.
Although this is part two of a trilogy it is perfectly self contained and reads well as a stand alone novel… (mais)
Overall this was an entertaining read that would appeal to fans of Dan Brown or anyone who enjoys a good story that is well told.
Although this is part two of a trilogy it is perfectly self contained and reads well as a stand alone novel… (mais)
I read this as soon as I received it and loved it. Once I realized that I didn't write a review for here, I sat down and read it straight through agaun. Rereading this book was like catching up with an old friend. I love the history and early culture interwoven in the story. It was revealing on how restricted Roman women's lives were
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- Obras
- 5
- Membros
- 44
- Popularidade
- #346,250
- Avaliação
- 4.1
- Críticas
- 11
- ISBN
- 6
Written in the early days of the growth of the Christian Church and in the present day reporting on the past this is an interesting view of the role women have played in the development of the church and what men continue to do to protect their power in the church.
Two women archeologists discover information in the Vatican Library which leads them to research the life of Julia Episcopa whom they believe was a bishop in the Catholic Church in the first century. They keep their discovery a secret until they are able to meet with the Pope and his top officials. The reaction to this was generally similar in both the first and twenty-first centuries - negative although there were a couple of the clergy who saw it as positive for the Church. A death, perhaps a murder follows and the case is dismissed. All are sworn to secrecy. But will it hold?
I liked the movement between the centuries and the women telling the story. It was interesting to see how behaviours and beliefs have not changed over the centuries.
I received this book through LibraryThing’s Early Reviewers Program.
📚📚📚📚… (mais)