A serious story of an important time in history. From him the boy learns the art of the scribe, and together they try to find their identity-one from the past, the other for the future. Philo, the youngest, is befriended by Xenos, the man saved from the desert, who has lost his memory. When Apollodorus is killed by robbers, his three sons are left almost penniless and must each find a way for themselves. Apollodorus, a merchant of Philadelphia, takes a risk and rescues a man whom a Roman patrol has left to die in the desert. The ten Greek cities of Palestine-the Decapolis-want only to continue their peaceful trading existence, but they find themselves caught in the middle of the uprisings. Palestine, first century A.D.-the Jews have revolted against Roman occupation. Exploring World Geography (High School)īeyond the Desert Gate: Palestine A.D.Exploring American History (High School).Western Expansion of the US (Intermediate).Modern American and World History (Int.Helpful Report abuse RW Interesting Reviewed in the United States on DecemVerified Purchase A good view of life in the middle east just after Christ. It was slightly suspenseful, and interesting enough to keep me reading to the end.
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