Chapter 4

“Although those things which are beyond man’s knowledge

may be sought for by man through his reason,

nevertheless, once they are revealed by God,

they must be accepted by faith.”

-Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica

Nathaniel stumbled back through the crowd as he tried to escape the overbearing noise—the angry shouts, the wails and sobs of desperation, and, worst of all, the jeers of celebration at the vengeance that had just been wrought. His mind barely registered Antioch’s continuing speech, which now called on the people to unite against a common enemy and search the city for Joshua’s accomplices.

Not knowing where else to go, he dove into the welcomi...

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