Early Christian martyr stories :
Litfin, Bryan M., 1970-
Early Christian martyr stories : an evangelical introduction with new translations / Bryan M. Litfin. - Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academic, c2014 - vii, 180 p : ill ; 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 martyrs.
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Christian martyrs--Biography.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Evangelicalism.
Reformed Church--Doctrines.
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Early Christian martyr stories : an evangelical introduction with new translations / Bryan M. Litfin. - Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Academic, c2014 - vii, 180 p : ill ; 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 martyrs.
9780801049583 (pbk.) 080104958X (pbk.)
2014013738
Christian martyrs--Biography.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Evangelicalism.
Reformed Church--Doctrines.
BR1608.5 / .L58 2014
272/.1