The Florence Morse Kingsley Library

The Wrath of Man

In which the noble eloquence of Stephen unfolds a stirring recount of Israel’s history, culminating in his fearless proclamation of divine truth amidst a hostile assembly. As the menace closes around him, tender scenes of grief and steadfast hope among his mourners reveal the profound impact of his faithful witness.

The Warning

In which Stephen tends to a suffering man on the cross amidst danger, offering words of hope and faith, and afterward faces a summons that sets a grave course for his future. The scene unfolds with keen observation of human frailty and steadfast courage, drawing near the solemn council where truth and conviction meet stern judgment.

In the Synagogue of the Nazarenes

In which the young Stephen, grappling with an overwhelming sense of solitude and the burden of looming peril, contemplates flight under the early dawn’s gentle light, only to find himself spiritually moved to surrender at the very place of sacrifice. The scene softly unfolds with quiet streets, the whispering stars, and a poignant vision of Golgotha, imbuing his wavering heart with a solemn resolve.

By the Thorny Ways of His Sin

In which the high-priestly leaders deliberate over the growing influence of a certain Greek named Stephen, whose teachings unsettle the established order and provoke both concern and a determined response. Amidst this tense dialogue, alliances and personal convictions clash, revealing the complexity of power and faith in the city’s sacred courts.

Not a Sparrow Falleth

In which a young man named Iddo Ben Obed visits the house of John the apostle and encounters children enchanted by a sacred song, while news of danger to Stephen reaches his acquaintances, stirring quiet anxieties. Meanwhile, whispers of a plot against Stephen unfold as secret preparations are made to confront him in the synagogues, casting a shadow of impending trial over the faithful.