Byzantium
Byzantium by Stephen R. Lawhead, published by HarperCollins on June 14, 1997, is a reprint edition comprising 880 pages. This narrative follows Aidan, who, despite being born to rule, lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is chosen to accompany a group of monks on a quest to the legendary city of Byzantium, where they are to present the exquisite Book of Kells to the Emperor.
Readers will find Aidan’s journey unfolds across both sea and land, transforming him into various roles, including a warrior, sailor, and spy. As he navigates through diverse cultures and challenges, he becomes an ambassador to kings and experiences the splendor of Byzantium’s Golden Court. This tale explores themes of adventure and self-discovery, as Aidan ultimately confronts the profound challenge of commanding his own destiny.
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Born to rule
Although born to rule, Aidan lives as a scribe in a remote Irish monastery on the far, wild edge of Christendom. Secure in work, contemplation, and dreams of the wider world, a miracle bursts into Aidan’s quiet life. He is chosen to accompany a small band of monks on a quest to the farthest eastern reaches of the known world, to the fabled city of Byzantium, where they are to present a beautiful and costly hand-illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, to the Emperor of all Christendom.
Thus begins an expedition by sea and over land, as Aidan becomes, by turns, a warrior and a sailor, a slave and a spy, a Viking and a Saracen, and finally, a man. He sees more of the world than most men of his time, becoming an ambassador to kings and an intimate of Byzantium’s fabled Golden Court. And finally this valiant Irish monk faces the greatest trial that can confront any man in any age: commanding his own Destiny.
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