Early Christian Martyr Stories: An Evangelical Introduction with New Translations
Overview
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.
- Title: Early Christian Martyr Stories: An Evangelical Introduction with New Translations
- Author: Bryan Litfin
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Christian martyrs › Biography; Church history › Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600; Evangelicalism; Reformed Church › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9781441220080, 9780801049583, 1441220089, 080104958X
- Resource ID: LLS:RLYCHRSTNMRSTRS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:44:34Z
Dr. Bryan Litfin, professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago, teaches courses in theology, church history, and Western civilization from ancient and medieval periods.
He is the author of Getting to Know the Church Fathers: An Evangelical Introduction (Brazos, 2007), as well as several scholarly articles and essays. Dr. Litfin earned his bachelor’s degree in print journalism from the University of Tennessee, as well as a master’s degree in historical theology at Dallas Theological Seminary.
He has always enjoyed epic adventure stories as well as historical fiction, but most of his reading is taken up by academia.