The Encounter In a cauldron of persecution, slavery and dehumanizing Roman power - two lives collide. A sweeping saga of intrigue, conspiracy, faith, courage and love - The Encounter has it all; a clandestine plot to silence prophets and those who would upset the status quo. It is a story where pride and shame wear different faces, but hide the same condition. The Encounter will capture your imagination, touch your heart and will reveal the power that grace must play in all our lives.