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Christian martyrdom : a brief history with reflections for today / Edward L. Smither.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smither, Edward L., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Martyrdom--Christianity--History.
- Martyrdom.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xvii, 79 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2020]
- Summary:
- Twenty-first-century Christians in the West crave comfort, affluence, freedom from pain, and even power. However, the story of global Christianity--from Christ, the early church, right up to the present day--has been shaped by suffering and even martyrdom. In this short book Edward Smither explores martyrdom both biblically and historically. He defends three claims: in martyrdom we verbally bear witness to Christ, we raise a prophetic voice, and we worship. Christians today, argues Smither, especially those in the West, should welcome suffering and martyrdom as a normal part of the Christian life.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781725253834
- 1725253836
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