The Book Of Martyrs

Or The History Of Paganism And Popery (1764)

von T. Luckman

452 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Book of Martyrs, also known as The History of Paganism and Popery, is a historical account of the persecution of Christians by pagans and Catholics from the early days of Christianity up to the 18th century. Written by T. Luckman and first published in 1764, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the various forms of persecution endured by Christians throughout history, including torture, imprisonment, and execution.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different period in history and the specific acts of persecution that occurred during that time. The first chapter covers the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire, while later chapters discuss the Inquisition, the Protestant Reformation, and the persecution of Christians in various parts of Europe and the Americas.Throughout the book, Luckman emphasizes the bravery and faith of the martyrs who suffered for their beliefs, and he also provides detailed descriptions of the methods of torture and execution used by their oppressors. The book also includes accounts of miraculous events and supernatural occurrences that were said to have taken place during times of persecution.Overall, The Book of Martyrs is a powerful and moving account of the struggles and sacrifices of early Christians and their enduring faith, making it a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum
• ISBN: 9781104383145
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC