Miriam: A Tale of Judea in the Time of Christ tells the story of a young Jewish woman who lives in Judea in the time of the Roman Empire's occupation of that land. Miriam's friends and family know her to be loving, courageous, and devout. They are both surprised and dismayed to watch her fall in love with a Roman centurion. The couple, living at odds with the desires of all who know them, face challenges to their love and, indeed, to their lives. A mysterious third party intervenes, leading the couple down a path to happiness.