Discuss the topic of faith as it pertains to this novel.

Discuss the topic of Biblical prophecy as it pertains to the novel.

What is Chaim's role in the novel? How does his character change through the course of the novel?

What is the significance of the setting of Petra in the novel?

Why do the Jewish priests become so angry when Carpathia defiles the temple?

What is the significance of the mark of loyalty? What does it actually represent? What does it mean for the people who have the mark?

Why is Chang able to avoid the plague of the boils even though he has the mark of the beast?

What influences Chang's parents in their decision not to declare their loyalty to Carpathia?

The novel ends with a cliffhanger. How do you believe this situation will be resolved?