| Sumario: | This historical fiction explores the claim by some late antique authors that Philip the Arab, a third-century Roman emperor, practiced Christianity before Constantine I. Presented as an early Christian document from around 250 A.D., it centers on a dialogue between Philip and Renatus, a deacon instructed by Bishop Fabian of Rome to teach the emperor Christian doctrine. The narrative depicts Philip as a sincere seeker of Christian faith who struggles with the implications of baptism and imperial duties, ultimately interrupted by his death in battle. The work reflects on early Christian persecution and the complexities of faith within imperial power during the Decian persecution.
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