Early Christian Martyr Stories

Early Christian Martyr StoriesPersonal 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

"is essential before specifying principles and guidelines for practice

It then introduces the major streams of worship practice: Catholic

and North America

These essays from Eldon Jay Epp

key Scripture passages

How exactly does liturgical formation shape us

The author is one of today's foremost teachers of Hebrew

illuminates the two-testament character of Scripture and its significance for the contemporary church

and provides readers with sound judgments as to what the Bible does and does not say

offering an up-to-date articulation of a conservative evangelical position on historical matters

● lists of key terms

The book includes a foreword by Craig L