{"product_id":"saint-helena-and-the-true-cross-paperback","title":"Saint Helena and the True Cross - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouis De Wohl\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the colorful background of power struggles in imperial Rome and battling Roman legions, this is the exciting story of St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, who found the Cross of Christ in Jerusalem. This book for young people paints a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman who overcame every obstacle with faith, hope, perseverance... and a healthy dose of ambition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this 29th book in the acclaimed Vision Books series for youth, Louis de Wohl, known for his masterful storytelling, describes the amazing events that led to the conversion of Helena and the rise to power of her son. He also recounts the vision Constantine experienced on the eve of a pivotal battle and his subsequent legalization of Christianity in the fourth century. The story dramatically concludes with St. Helena's final accomplishment-her dangerous and miraculous expedition to the Holy Land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis de Wohl\u003c\/b\u003e wrote numerous historical novels for adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Living Wood\u003c\/i\u003e, which is also about St. Helena and Constantine. He earned international acclaim for \u003ci\u003eThe Spear\u003c\/i\u003e, and among his other popular titles are \u003ci\u003eLay Siege to Heaven, The Restless Flame, The Joyful Beggar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Quiet Light\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis de Wohl\u003c\/b\u003e was a highly acclaimed novelist who wrote numerous best selling historical novels on lives of the saints, many being made into films. Sixteen of his books were made into films. Pope John XXIII conferred on him the title of Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.His works include \u003ci\u003eLay Siege to Heaven, Set All Afire, Citadel of God, The Spear, Joyful Beggar, The Quiet Light, \u003c\/i\u003eand more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457775616178,"sku":"9781586175986","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6a3730bee935d0b47f9c8af095202d2a.webp?v=1778884447","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/saint-helena-and-the-true-cross-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}