The Martyred Church
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The Martyred Church
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Author : David Wilmshurst
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
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The Church of the East is arguably the most interesting of all the Syriac-speaking Churches. Few outside the Middle East are familiar with it, yet between the ninth and fourteenth centuries the Church of the East was the largest Christian Church in the world, with dioceses stretching from the Mediterranean to Asia and China. The church has been harried and persecuted throughout its history. The tragic story of this `martyred church' is brought vividly to life in this impressive book.
The Martyred Church
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Author : William Fearing Gill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
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Early Christian Martyr Stories
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Author : Bryan M. Litfin
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Early Christian Martyr Stories written by Bryan M. Litfin and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with Religion categories.
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. 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.
The Martyr Church
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Author : William Ellis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1870
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Martyrdom And Persecution In The Early Church
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Author : W. H. C. Frend
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2014-04-15
Martyrdom And Persecution In The Early Church written by W. H. C. Frend and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-15 with Religion categories.
Although the story of the triumphant rise of Christianity has often been told, it was a triumph achieved through blood and tribulation. The literal meaning of the term martyr meant "witness," but among early Christians it quickly acquired a harsher meaning--one who died for the faith--and that witness through death was responsible for many conversions, including those of Justin Martyr, who himself offered just such witness, and perhaps even Tertullian. Persecution was seen by early Christians, as by later historians, as one of the crucial influences on the development of the early church and Christian belief. Why did the Roman Empire persecute Christians? Why did thousands of Christians not merely accept, but welcome martyrdom? In his classic work, Martyrdom and Persecution in the Early Church, the late W. H. C. Frend explores the mindset of Christians who suffered persecution as well as the motivations of those who persecuted them. He shows the critical importance of Jewish ideas to early Christians, heavily influenced as they were by the story of Daniel and the revolt of the Maccabean. He argues that the Christian concept of martyrdom held in such high regard among early Christians can only be understood as springing from Jewish roots. Frend explores a number of major persecutions to show both common themes and variations, and examines also the relationship between the heavenly kingdom of Christ and the rule of the earthly emperor. In doing so, he shows how persecution formed an essential part in a providential philosophy of history that has profoundly influenced European political thought.
The Martyr S Oath
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Author : Johnnie Moore
language : en
Publisher: NavPress
Release Date : 2017-10-10
The Martyr S Oath written by Johnnie Moore and has been published by NavPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-10 with Religion categories.
Be Inspired by Amazing Eyewitness Stories of Hope and Courage from the Persecuted Church We are witnessing an astonishing escalation in Christian persecution like we have rarely seen since the first century. Some estimate that every five minutes, a Christian is martyred for his or her faith. Countries like Egypt have experienced more Christian persecution in the last five years than in the previous six hundred years combined. And who could have missed the atrocities of ISIS in Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, and the continued persecution of Christians in North Korea? Johnnie Moore, like many American Christians, didn’t fully appreciate the extent of what was going on—until he witnessed the graduation of theology students in India. Unlike graduation ceremonies in America—where feel-good speeches made by visiting celebrities are common—this one featured a remarkable oath. It wasn’t an oath to excel or succeed. It was an oath to be willing to die, if necessary, for the cause of Christ. This was no empty promise. This was a choice, choosing the eternal over the temporal. Johnnie knew he was witnessing a raw, first-century Christianity that his comfortable American version had shielded him from. “For the first time, I really understand my faith,” says Johnnie Moore. Now, he’s on a mission to give this same experience to others. He and his team have crisscrossed the world, recorders in hand, gathering eyewitness accounts from dozens of people who survived persecution—and the stories of some who didn’t. Join Johnnie Moore on this compelling journey to the heart of the Christian faith.
Victories Of The Martyrs
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Author : Saint Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
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Glory Of The Martyrs
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Author : Gregorius
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 1988
Glory Of The Martyrs written by Gregorius and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
The first translation into English of one of Gregory's eight books of miracle stories, which contains a series of anecdotes about the lives and cults of martyrs.
Martyrs Mirror
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Author : Adrian Chastain Weimer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014
Martyrs Mirror written by Adrian Chastain Weimer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
Martyrs' Mirror examines the folklore of martyrdom among seventeenth-century New England Protestants, exploring how they imagined themselves within biblical and historical narratives of persecution. Memories of martyrdom, especially stories of the Protestants killed during the reign of Queen Mary in the mid-sixteenth century, were central to a model of holiness and political legitimacy. The colonists of early New England drew on this historical imagination in order to strengthen their authority in matters of religion during times of distress. By examining how the notions of persecution and martyrdom move in and out of the writing of the period, Adrian Chastain Weimer finds that the idea of the true church as a persecuted church infused colonial identity. Though contested, the martyrs formed a shared heritage, and fear of being labeled a persecutor, or even admiration for a cheerful sufferer, could serve to inspire religious tolerance. The sense of being persecuted also allowed colonists to avoid responsibility for aggression against Algonquian tribes. Surprisingly, those wishing to defend maltreated Christian Algonquians wrote their history as a continuation of the persecutions of the true church. This examination of the historical imagination of martyrdom contributes to our understanding of the meaning of suffering and holiness in English Protestant culture, of the significance of religious models to debates over political legitimacy, and of the cultural history of persecution and tolerance.
The Blood Of Martyrs
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language : en
Publisher: Routledge
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