Plot
Where is Daniel living at the beginning of the story?
In the mountains with Rosh's band of outlaws
What does "the bronze bow" symbolize?
Strength through love, faith, unity
Forge:: feather
Forge:: anvil
Forge::snow
Forge:: anvil
Why does Daniel hate the Romans so much?
A Roman soldier killed his father and caused his mother's death
What is the difference between Rosh's way and Jesus' way?
Rosh uses violence; Jesus teaches peace and love
What word means bold resistance or disobedience?
Defiance
What does Daniel realize at the end of the book about "the bronze bow"?
It's not about revenge--it symbolizes strength through love and faith
Explain a major theme of the story
love vs vengeance OR trust, dependence, friendship OR leadership: power vs service
What does aloof mean?
Emotionally distance or reserved
What role did Jesus play in Daniel's transformation?
He taught Daniel to replace hatred with love.
"Everywhere, the Jews went about their business, paying no attention. The boy who had lived for five years in the solitude of the mountain, nursing his hatred and keeping it ever fresh, could not credit his own eyes. How could these city people endure to be reminded on every hand of their own helplessness? More shameful still, he saw merchants joking with the soldiers. He could not understand. Where was their pride? Had they forgotten altogether? If Rosh were here he would open their eyes. Why did that Jesus do nothing?" What themes does this relate to?
Love vs vengeance, Leadership, Earthly hopes vs heavenly values
Define sullen
Gloomy; resentfully silent
How does Daniel finally show that he has changed?
He invites a Roman soldier into their home to see Leah.
"Unable to endure that smile, Daniel bent his head. Suddenly, with a longing that was more than he could bear, he wanted to stop fighting against this man. He knew that he would give everything he possessed in life to follow Jesus. Even his vow? He tried to cling again to the words of David that had always strengthened him. He trains my hands for war—
But Jesus said that the Victory was God’s promise. He called men to make ready their hearts and minds instead. Was it possible that only love could bend the bow of bronze?"
What themes does this relate to?
Love vs vengeance; Trust, dependence, friendship; Leadership: power vs service; earthly hopes, heavenly values
What word means showing deep hatred or disapproval?
Contemptuous