Early Christian Martyr Stories
An Evangelical Introduction With New Translations
Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · October 7, 2014
Personal narratives are powerful instruments for teaching, both for conveying information and for forming character.
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- Who it’s for
- Early martyrdom accounts appear in accessible translations, with introductions, notes, and expert commentary.
- Genres
- Church History, Saints & Sainthood, Religious Persecution & Conflict
- Published
- Baker Publishing Group, October 7, 2014
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Personal narratives are powerful instruments for teaching, both for conveying information and for forming character. The martyrdom accounts preserved in the literature of early Christianity are especially intense and dramatic. However, these narratives are not readily available and are often written in intimidating prose, making them largely inaccessible for the average reader.
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This introductory text brings together key early Christian martyrdom stories in a single volume, offering new, easy-to-read translations and expert commentary. An introduction and explanatory notes accompany each translation. The book not only provides a vivid window into the world of early Christianity but also offers spiritual encouragement and inspiration for Christian life today.
Early Martyrdom Accounts
Early martyrdom accounts appear in accessible translations, with introductions, notes, and expert commentary.
Come here for
- Key early Christian martyrdom stories in new, easy-to-read translations
- Expert commentary on the accounts
Expect
- An introduction and explanatory notes accompany each translation
- A window into early Christianity and spiritual encouragement for Christian life today
Where it sits
| Saints & Sainthood | 56% |
|---|---|
| Religious Persecution & Conflict | 46% |
| Church History | 36% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Christian History
- Church History
- Authors
- Bryan M. Litfin
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Published
- October 7, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Christian History