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When Faith Topples Empires
In the shadow of Roman vineyards and restless seas, a runaway slave and a fractured master walk paths etched by debt and duty. Whispers of a crucified carpenter ripple through prison ships and Ephesian halls, unsettling old gods and older grudges. What binds them is not iron, but a letter inked in blood, sealed with mercy. Will the weight of a scroll shatter an empire’s lies?
A Story of Redemption Born in Chains, Freed by Grace
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When Faith Topples Empires
A temple slave girl’s life shatters when betrayal lands her in Herod’s palace—until a stranger risks everything to save her. As Jerusalem erupts with whispers of a Messiah, Ishiata bakes bread for priests, binds burial cloths for the dead, and watches a man named Jesus defy kings and storms. But when the world darkens and tombs empty, she faces a choice: cling to the chains she knows, or trust a hope she cannot see. Her story isn’t about miracles. It’s about what happens after you witness one.
A Story of Redemption Born in Chains, Freed by Grace
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About the Author
Christine Ann Cornell
Christine Ann Cornell writes with grit and grace. A former librarian, her battles with underemployment and disability inspire stories of brokenness turned brave. Her words are lanterns for those lost in life’s storms.
- Quiet Courage
- Unseen Light
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Christine’s stories breathe hope into silent struggles. For readers who ache for redemption, her pages whisper: Brokenness is not the end. It’s where grace begins writing.
From library shelves to life’s raw edges, Christine writes narratives where faith meets frailty. Her work mirrors her journey, finding purpose in pain and light in surrender. She writes for the weary, the unseen, the ones who believe stories can heal.
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ishiata wins global book award
Christine Cornell’s Ishiata has won the 2025 Literary Global Independent Author Award, honoring bold voices in independent publishing. This recognition celebrates a story born from decades of faith and a slave girl’s quiet encounter with eternity. As a lifelong dream realized, Christine’s work now stands among global voices that “challenge convention and connect generations.” Explore the award details here and celebrate with us.
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Philemon Lived in Colossae
In the shadow of Rome’s might, a runaway slave and a resentful master collide. Onesimus flees bondage, seeking freedom on storm-tossed seas. Philemon grapples with betrayal, wealth hollowed by doubt. When a letter from chains bridges their divide, both face a choice: cling to pride or embrace a carpenter’s radical call where mercy rewrites debts and chains break from within. But grace demands a price neither expects.
Can a scroll penned in prison topple an empire’s lies? In a world where flesh is currency and souls are traded, one truth remains: freedom begins when iron breaks… and hearts bend.
Sneak Peek Into the Storm
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Philemon grieves a loyal servant’s death. Desperate, he buys Onesimus, a resentful survivor shackled by debt. Their uneasy truce frays as whispers of a Jewish preacher reach Colossae.
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Onesimus flees, trading vineyards for prison ships. Philemon, baptized in Ephesus, vows to rebuild trust. But betrayal’s sting lingers. A merchant’s cloak hides scars; a preacher’s words haunt him.
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In a galley’s underbelly, Onesimus barks orders, masking his past. Philemon hunts answers. Epaphras arrives—Paul’s letter in hand. A storm brews. Chains clang. Truth waits, ink-stained and urgent.
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What Readers Are Saying
A raw, haunting journey. Cornell doesn’t shy from Rome’s brutality or grace’s quiet revolution. Philemon’s struggle mirrors every soul wrestling with forgiveness. I couldn’t look away.
Onesimus’ escape gripped me. But his internal chains? Even tighter. This isn’t just ancient history—it’s a mirror to our own prisons. Masterful storytelling.
Paul’s letter wrecked me. How can ink on parchment shatter empires? Cornell answers with fire. A story for anyone who’s ever begged for a second chance.
