Martyrs Mirror: The Story of Seventeen Centuries of Christian Martyrdom From the Time of Christ to A.D. 1660 (Hardcover)

by Thieleman Van Bragt (Author), Joseph F. Sohm (Translator)

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Product Description
Here is a collection of accounts of more than 4011 Christians burned at the stake, of countless bodies torn on the rack, torn tongues, ears, hands, feet, gouged eyes, people buried alive, and of many who were willing to bear the cross of persecution and death for the sake of Christ.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Dutch

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1158 pages
• Publisher: Herald Press; 2 Reprint edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083611390X
• ISBN-13: 978-0836113907
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will change your entire outlook on life!, May 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Martyrs Mirror (Paperback)

I rated Martyrs Mirror a 9 only because I can't justify putting it alongside the bible, so I placed it just beneath the only #10. The Martyrs Mirror will alter the course of your life, whether you are religious or not. Actually, it will probably make you ashamed and prompt you to closely examine yourself. Other than the Amish and Mennonite people, I have never known anyone who has read this stirring book. Even among the Amish, I have met only one person who has read it through completely. I read it seven years ago and my life has never been the same. It may take a year or two to finish it, and you may encounter difficulties with the certain portions of it. It is within the confines of these difficult sections, such as the lenghty letters written from various prisons, that you will uncover perfect gems. I readily admit that there are some impediments to reading thiis book, such as time, and the antiquated language, but life itself has impediments also. It is not the mountains that stop us, but rather the pebble in our shoe. Don't let the heaviness of this book be a pebble in your shoe... let it be a gem in your life.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of Christian History, October 20, 1998

By	Marc G. Heatherington (Salem, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides a history of solid Christian doctrine and martyrdom from the time of Christ to 1660. The book includes moving letters and testimonies of those waiting to be burned, to their friends and relatives. When you complete the nearly 1200 pages, you'll wish there were more. This book is a must for anyone wishing to research, or prepare for persecution.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious and enlightening-a must read for religious studies, March 15, 2003

By	Joseph J. Slevin (Carlsbad, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I am reading this book with fascination. It is a must read and an eye opener for anyone who wishes to discover the history of the church of the middle ages. This book will uncover years of history not discussed in most religious universities and churches today. The writers of this book discuss the Church of God and its history. Sabbatarians will find it useful in discovering that the Waldenses and Moravian/Bohemian Brethren were related, actually, the same peoples. There are many references to the church of God and how the church of God was persecuted and pronounced anathema. The number of martyrs are in in the multiples of thousands. 4000 known names, but references to 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s martyred by various methods as horrifying as it may seem, christians killing christians in the name of Jesus Christ who died for us all. Anyone desiring to know the truth about this history, specific facts retold in minute detail about the many who died for their faith. After the Bible itself, this ranks as one of the most important reference works to assist, encourage and enlighten the christian who feels that this time is stressful. Here are people who gave their lives for their beliefs. Their walk with God was one where they literally gave their all.