Christian Martyrdom: A Brief History with Reflections for Today

By Edward L. Smither

Book Overview

Twenty-first-century Christians in the West crave comfort, affluence, freedom from pain, and even power. However, the story of global Christianity--from Christ, the early church, right up to the present day--has been shaped by suffering and even martyrdom. In this short book Edward Smither explores martyrdom both biblically and historically. He defends three claims: in martyrdom we verbally bear witness to Christ, we raise a prophetic voice, and we worship. Christians today, argues Smither, especially those in the West, should welcome suffering and martyrdom as a normal part of the Christian life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725253828
• ISBN13: 9781725253827
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"