The Lost Letters Of Pergamum Summary

The Lost Letters of Pergamum is a fictional book that is written in a story form displaying Christ and incorporating some Ancient Greek History throughout letters. The book is a combination of multiple letters written by different men in the first century. These letters were a series written by Luke who was a gentile, Antipas which was a roman businessman, and other Christian and Pagan individuals of the first century. The book begins with a letter of invitation to the seasonal gladiatorial contest in Pergamum sent to Calpurinus. He is not over enthused about this contest and but wishes to represent his city of Ephesus. A fascinating transition takes place in the narrative when literature of Homer is presented which is valued as the greatest Greek poet. Antipas which is another important character in the story send’s a request for the book and after receiving the copy, a shift occurs involving both Antipas and Calpurnius meeting for the gladiatorial contest.

This misfortune opens the door for Luke which is a friend of Caplurnius to begin speaking with Antipas through letters. Not long after Luke starts speaking with Antipas through letters about the man from Nazareth Jesus Christ. Luke writes to Antipas introducing him to the people who call themselves Christians. Luke describes Jesus as a man from “Galielee,” and continues to tell Antipas that the people who call themselves Christians believe that Jesus is the “Jewish Messiah, Christ, and the human incarnation of the most high God.” (Longenecker,