Christian Martyrdom

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 02/27/2020
ISBN: 9781725253810
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d