"Father Donnello seemed absolutely delighted to see me. We drank a nice coffee and had a delightful conversation. I told him that he came to mind while we were discussing Dov Sharon. That remembrance particularly pleased him."
"And?" Michelle gestured with her hand for him to say more.
"I brought up The Prologue of James and asked if he'd come to a decision to tell me more."
"Yes?"
"The priest said he had." Jack stopped and smiled. "I think I know where the document won't be found."
"What?"
"The document is not in Rome."
Discussion Questions
Had you noticed that there are three endings to Mark's Gospel? Take a look. What would you make of these differences?
How might any one of these different endings affect the meaning of the entire Gospel?
How would you perceive the theological struggle between Gnostics (as represented by Stein) and the contemporary understanding of Christianity (represented by the Townsends)?
Can you explain why theological differences could make individuals angry enough to become dangerous? Where and how is that happening in our world today?
The story turns on issues of resentment and frustration that have become volatile enough to cause death and destruction. Where are similar boiling points exploding right now? Can they be disarmed?
We often identify with a particular character in a story. What character did you tie in with?
Would you have done anything differently from what this character did in the story? What?
The Church of Santa Maria della Concezione displays the bones of more than four thousand Capuchin monks. Why would the custodians of the church develop such a display? What kind of statement does it make to anyone today?
Have you ever imagined such a sight? How might bones and skulls hanging from the ceiling affect you?
Strange and unexpected sights may take us to distinct times in our own lives that could be difficult to deal with. Events around Michelle Townsend forced her to fight post-traumatic stress symptoms. What would you do with such experiences? How can one successfully confront such issues?
We live in increasingly violent times. Do attacks, shootings, and explosions affect your sense of security? Do you find yourself being fearful of being out at night or in strange neighborhoods? How can we face such an environment?
What is a Christian approach to such fears?
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Part One Night Falls
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Part Two Night Darkens
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Part Three Midnight Approaches
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Discussion Questions
More About Author
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Title Page
Author Preferences
Book Information
Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue
Part One Night Falls
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Part Two Night Darkens
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Part Three Midnight Approaches
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Discussion Questions
More About Author
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