The Secret Love of Melito of Sardis

by Daniel Zimmermann

Overview

in this fiction story, Melito loved Homer and the gods of Olympus. However, he met a Christian girl named Rachel and fell in love with her. During a general persecutiojn of Christians, she and her parents were arrested and imprisoned. Melito tried to convince her to save herself by denying her faith, but she was faithful to her Savior. When she and her parents were executed, Their heroism affected Melito deeply, and he became a Christian himself, eventually becoming bishop of Sardis. He was admired for his strict asceticism, but in fact he avoided other girls because Rachel was the only girl he ever loved.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164818869
Publisher:	Daniel Zimmermann
Publication date:	11/29/2020
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	166 KB

About the Author

Daniel Zimmermann was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, and grew up in Hustisford, Wisconsin. He was graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin. His valedictory concerned the ancient philosopher Plotinus. Special honors were third place in an Eta Sigma Phi Greek composition contest and the Doctor Ott award.
He was also graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. After serving as pastor for several years, he became a free lance writer. Because of the outstanding success of his Spanish poetry in Mexico, his biography was included in Who's Who in the Midwest. He is also a former member of American Mensa.
He is married to Merian, nee Ecot. The couple is residing in the Philippines.
Daniel Zimmermann is the author of short stories and poetry. He also writes non-fiction, especially on literature, history, Christianity, and botany.