- Paperback: 210 pages
- Publisher: HarperOne; Reprint edition (Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060593210
- ISBN-13: 978-0060593216
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,511,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A stunning spiritual tale in the English literary tradition--a saint's tale for modern readers In this spiritual allegory, the young knight Julian is an avid--even voracious--hunter and sportsman. But his thrill at taking the lives of his prey becomes an obsession until he one day confronts a mystical deer that prophesies that Julian will murder his own parents. Terrified, Julian travels across the world to make a home for himself as far from his parents as possible. As fate has it, his parents search for him and his wife takes them into Julian's castle and lets them sleep in the master bedroom. Julian returns late at night, enters the bedroom, and thinking he has found his wife with a secret lover, murders them both. Realizing that the prophecy has come true, Julian leaves home for a lifetime of wandering and seeking penance. Ultimately he becomes a ferryman at a dangerous river crossing. When an elderly leper shows up and makes unusual demands upon Julian's kindness and hospitality, Julian discovers--with his final breath--that the old leper is Jesus himself, come to absolve Julian of his sin
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In the Grip of Addictive Sin
21 Dec 2003
Format:Hardcover
Wangerin has done a powerful job describing the effects of sin in a life that's not totally given over to Christ. Julian typifies the believer whose belief is only through cultural heritage and not a heart change. This book chronicles the depths that sin will take us...to the end of our very self, where Christ will be waiting after we ineffectively try to deal with all our shame and self loathing. It occurs to me that the problem is addiction and the recovery process is through Christ alone. This book had the same effect on me as Frank Perreti's book "The Oath". Very convicting. Well worth the read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Medeval, Christian, and a Man, a Hunter of the forest.
13 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
"Saint Julian", by Walter Wangerin Jr., is now 4 years old but I'm glad I came across it. It's a good fictional story of a man who would become a Saint. He is the finest hunter of all time, and becomes the greatest knight of all time, and then life takes it's toll with him. He falls into poverty, somewhat by his own design, but is Sainted because of his unfailing devotion to helping those in need, even to the very end of his breath. He bestows mercy.
The story of Saint Julian (aka: Red Knight, Ferryman) is told by a minor cleric who is being tested by his own aging but faithful in researching all he can find on the life of Julian for preservation. He learns of the curse put upon Julian, finds the facts, and records them for the reader.
Frequently, a sentence is placed in Latin, sometimes rephrased in English, sometimes not. It adds a bit of color to the telling, even if the translation is missing.
This is not a typical Medieval tale. Here's a book that should not be overlooked by male readers.
The story of Saint Julian (aka: Red Knight, Ferryman) is told by a minor cleric who is being tested by his own aging but faithful in researching all he can find on the life of Julian for preservation. He learns of the curse put upon Julian, finds the facts, and records them for the reader.
Frequently, a sentence is placed in Latin, sometimes rephrased in English, sometimes not. It adds a bit of color to the telling, even if the translation is missing.
This is not a typical Medieval tale. Here's a book that should not be overlooked by male readers.
Thought Provoking
1 July 2011
Format:Paperback
This book is a little harsh; I almost didn't finish reading it, but I find it has really made me think. Talk about emptying one's self completely. I'm still not sure exactly how I feel about this book but it is one that I still remember very vividly.
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