Perpetua: A Bride, a Martyr, a Passion [Paperback]

Amy Rachel Peterson (Author)

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Publication Date: February 2004

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About the Author

Amy Rachel Peterson studied history at Wheaton College (IL). Born in California during the Jesus Movement, Any's first years were spent in Christian communal houses. She is the author relations manager for Moody Publishers in Chicago

Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: Relevant Books (February 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972927646
• ISBN-13: 978-0972927642
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing depth; a vivid portrayal of the early church, May 30, 2004

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Jeri Massi "keen on the grace of God" (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perpetua: A Bride, a Martyr, a Passion (Paperback)

This book presents a real and vivid early church to readers. No waxwork figures here! The breadth and depth of the portrayal of life in those ancient times rivals the scope of classics like BEN-HUR and THE ROBE.

At times the narrative suffers from "overwriting" (a common problem in Evangelical Christian fiction), but Perpetua's path to martyrdom challenges, enlightens, encourages, and awakens the Christian reader. You see a real person here, and by the end of the book, I found myself bringing my faith to God in prayer, wanting to be stronger in the cause of Christ. A truly worthy read!---Jeri Massi

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perpetua - STUNNING, April 15, 2004

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Elizabeth Zion (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perpetua: A Bride, a Martyr, a Passion (Paperback)

Perpetua lived and died around A.D. 200, a disciple of the church father Tertullian and martyred by Hilarianus. She left to us her diaries. Keeping the historical elements completely intact, Amy has woven for you Perpetua's precious story. With piercing insight into the movements, triumphs, and even darkness of the human soul, she ushers you into the way of Perpetua's heart...the heart of a willing lover first, and then a willing martyr. Perpetua wrote while imprisoned, "the dungeon became to me as it were a palace, so that I preferred being there to being elsewhere." May Perpetua's story bring you companionship as you too long and wait for your Beloved alone, preparing your heart for all that lies ahead in this age and the one to come. I must add ~ Amy Rachel is, I daresay, one of the most stunning writers I have been privileged to read. My seemingly extreme endorsement is just that ~ you will be changed. Enjoy!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, life-changing, May 12, 2004

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Stefanie Harmon (Fort Myers) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perpetua: A Bride, a Martyr, a Passion (Paperback)

This book is the most amazing account of a love-story between Jesus and one of his Chosen ones. The willingness and surrender to Him that is portrayed and the real human struggle that takes place is at the same time encouraging, awe-inspiring and humbling. After reading this book, I want to know Him the way Perpetua did and moreso. This book will draw you in with its captivating writing and the timeless story it tells. And the Lord will use it to change your life.