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The Lion of Philippi: A Generations of Faith Novella
BEFORE THE EVENTS OF DAUGHTER OF THE MOST HIGH...
Amidst the funerary steles and burial mounds outside the city of Philippi, Hektor vows to take care of his younger sister Karis and provide for her in the way that their parents never did. Yet all is not so simple due to the looming debts and dangerous enemies that their father left behind.
When collectors come asking for what is owed to them, Hektor starts to wrestle with fears that keep him up late into the night with worry. In an attempt to claw his way out, Hektor becomes the Lion of Philippi—a champion fighter in the city’s Forum—but friends are revealed to be foes and the so-called Lion unexpectedly finds himself to be prey.
What will it take for Hektor to let go of fear and take his first steps toward faith in a God who is unlike anything Hektor has ever known?
The Lion of Philippi is a prequel novella to Daughter of the Most High, book three in the Generations of Faith series by Jenna Van Mourik. Readers will enjoy gaining a glimpse into Hektor’s past and how it leads him on the path to who he becomes.
Amidst the funerary steles and burial mounds outside the city of Philippi, Hektor vows to take care of his younger sister Karis and provide for her in the way that their parents never did. Yet all is not so simple due to the looming debts and dangerous enemies that their father left behind.
When collectors come asking for what is owed to them, Hektor starts to wrestle with fears that keep him up late into the night with worry. In an attempt to claw his way out, Hektor becomes the Lion of Philippi—a champion fighter in the city’s Forum—but friends are revealed to be foes and the so-called Lion unexpectedly finds himself to be prey.
What will it take for Hektor to let go of fear and take his first steps toward faith in a God who is unlike anything Hektor has ever known?
The Lion of Philippi is a prequel novella to Daughter of the Most High, book three in the Generations of Faith series by Jenna Van Mourik. Readers will enjoy gaining a glimpse into Hektor’s past and how it leads him on the path to who he becomes.
143 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2024
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April 20, 2025
Great to learn more about Hektor's backstory!
April 16, 2025
Exceptional story
I chose this rating because this author pours her all into her writing. The main character had such struggles. He had many obstacles in life. He hit rock bottom. Then Lydia came along. Then the miraculous happened. What a triumphant ending! Thank you for writing this novella, Jenna Van Mourik. I have one more of this author's books to read and I will have read them all.
I chose this rating because this author pours her all into her writing. The main character had such struggles. He had many obstacles in life. He hit rock bottom. Then Lydia came along. Then the miraculous happened. What a triumphant ending! Thank you for writing this novella, Jenna Van Mourik. I have one more of this author's books to read and I will have read them all.
December 31, 2024
Our Holy Father God has the plan for us also
This is a beautiful story of a person coming from the pit of despair in the wonderful in God expressed by everyday people. It’s life changing!
This is a beautiful story of a person coming from the pit of despair in the wonderful in God expressed by everyday people. It’s life changing!
November 10, 2025
Love and redemption from god is possible for all.
This short novella was a wonderful example of God's love and how he does not give up on us regardless our humble beginnings and whatever the circumstances in our lives might b
This short novella was a wonderful example of God's love and how he does not give up on us regardless our humble beginnings and whatever the circumstances in our lives might b
January 15, 2026
Couldn’t put this one down…. I love the connection to Lydia the maker of purple. I love reading about his deep responsibility to his sister although I also think Hektor was too hard on himself.
April 29, 2026
Simple but NOT simplistic.
This was a very easy read; a story to all who choose to listen and hear of Jesus' message of hope.
This was a very easy read; a story to all who choose to listen and hear of Jesus' message of hope.
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