Tell me everything about this woman you once knew. Tell me everything she ever told you about Jesus of Nazareth. Marcus saw the fever in his eyes. Why? he said, frowning. Why does it matter?Just tell me, Marcus Lucianus Valerian. Tell me everything. From the beginning. Let me decide for myself what matters.And so Marcus did as he was asked. He gave in to his deep need to speak of Hadassah. And all the while he talked of her, he failed to see the irony in what he was doing. For as he told the story of a simple Judean slave girl, Marcus Lucianus Valerian, a Roman who didn't believe in anything, proclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In a moment of introspection, Marcus Lucianus Valerian is pressured by an inquisitor to recount his memories of a woman he once knew, specifically focusing on her thoughts about Jesus of Nazareth. The urgency in the interrogator's request leads Marcus to reflect deeply, questioning why her words hold such significance. Despite his skepticism about faith, the narrative compels him to share everything about Hadassah, a simple Judean slave girl.
As Marcus narrates his experiences and the poignant teachings of Hadassah, he becomes paradoxically involved in a story that goes against his own beliefs. While recounting her insights, he unconsciously embodies the very message of the gospel that he once dismissed. This act of storytelling reveals a transformation within him, as he grapples with the profound impact Hadassah had on his understanding of faith and belief, highlighting the irony of a non-believer sharing the essence of Christian faith.