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Litfin, Bryan M., 1970-

Early Christian martyr stories : an evangelical introduction with new translations / Bryan M. Litfin. - vii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Maccabean martyrs: witnesses for God before Christ -- Peter and Paul: apostolic proto-martyrs -- Ignatius of Antioch: final journal to Christ -- Polycarp of Smyrna: a gospel passion -- Justin Martyr: apologetics at the ultimate price -- The martyrs of Lyons and Vienne: a crown of many flowers -- The Scillitan martyrs: Africa takes its stand -- Perpetua and Felicity: heroines of faith -- Tertullian: "The blood of Christians is seed" -- Origen of Alexandria: a theology of martyrdom -- The great persecution: the church's hour of fiery testing -- The peace of Constantine: an empire conquered by the cross -- Augustine of Hippo: honoring the martyrs' memory -- Epilogue: The meaning of the martyrs.

ISBN: 9780801049583 080104958X

LCCN: 2014013738

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christian martyrs--Biography.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Evangelicalism.
Reformed Church--Doctrines.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Christian biography.

LC Class. No.: BR1608.5 / .L58 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 272/.1