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Early Christian Martyr Stories: An Evangelical Introduction with New Translations Paperback – October 7, 2014

by Bryan M. Litfin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Baker Academic (October 7, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 080104958X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0801049583
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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A Helpful Challenge to Western Christians Regarding True Devotion to Christ
By Allen R. Mickle, Jr. on July 15, 2015
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The evangelical church, is beginning to see the value in studying the early church fathers. A slew of recent books from the likes of Haykin and Litfin among many more specialized studies, has reawakened the usefulness of the early church fathers (and mothers) to help in our own understanding of theology and living the Christian life today. Bryan Litfin has offered us another look into the early church, in particular with the martyrs of the early church in his book, Early Christian Martyr Stories. Here, Litfin provides for us a very readable, engaging, and useful tool in evaluating our own Christian devotion in light of the devotion of the early church.

After an introduction to Christian martyrdom Litfin begins to introduce us to the major martyrs of the early church period. Through brief, yet complete and interesting introductions, Litfin sets the contextual stage for the account of each martyr's death to be understood. He begins in the pre-New Testament period with the Maccabean martyrs, and then the Apostolic martyrs, Peter and Paul, and then moves through those who have been martyred (Perpetua and Felicity for example), or those who have written on martyrdom (Augustine for example) within the early church. Following each introduction, Litfin rightly gives us the text as it was written and offers helpful editorial comments throughout. It's important to let these early church writers speak for themselves first, and then through the helpful guidance of Litfin, see how their stories and their writings speak to us today.

In our easy, McDonald's, "have it your way," culture in the church in North America and the West, this reminder of what extreme devotion to Jesus looks like should be sobering, challenging, and encouraging to the broader church of Christ.Read more ›
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When Christ Calls a Man. . .
By James R. V. Matichuk on March 11, 2015
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As part of my Lenten reading, I have been working through Bryan Litfn's Early Christian Martyr Stories. The book is, as its title suggestions, a collection of early Christian martyr storie, culled together by Litfin and translated with his scholarly notes. Litfin is professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute whose previous works include Getting to Know the Church Fathers, After Acts: the Lives and Legends of the Apostles, articles on Tertullian and (curiously) a series of medieval era Christian fiction. Here he turns his gaze toward the life and witness of martyrs, offering a fresh translation of ancient texts. While this is a work of scholarship, his footnotes and introductions explain elements of ancient culture which make this book accessible for the general reader.

Litfin begins by examining the pre-Christian Maccabean Martyrs and the literature on the martyrdom of Peter and Paul. While there are elements in each account that seems more legend than historic, LItfin points to the influence of these on later martyrs. The more historic accounts include the writings of condemned bishop Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, Justin "Not-Just-A-Clever-Name" Martyr, the martyrs of Lyons and Vienne, the Scillitan martyrs, Perpetua and Felicity, and the martyrs of the Great Persecution. Additionally Litfin examines the writings on martyrdom by Tertullian and Origen, the historical account of the Peace of Constantine and the Edict of Milan that put an end to Christian persecution. The book closes with a sermon from Augustine (one hundred years after the Edict of Milan) honoring the memory of the Martyrs (especially Perpetua and Felicity).

Litfin wrote this book both as a work of historical study and as an attempt to inspire Christians toward greater faithfulness (2).Read more ›
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Expecting information but found inspiration.
By Erik Raymond on June 2, 2015
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I don’t think I have ever met anyone who was not somewhat curious about their family history. We know that we are now living something of an extension of their lives; their stories are part of our stories.

If this is true in the natural realm it is most certainly true in the spiritual. In the church, the body of Christ, believers are united together even as they are united to Christ. Those who have come before us have a unique and special relationship to us as believers. Their stories serve to encourage, instruct and bless us when we consider them.

In his relatively recent book, Early Christian Martyr Stories, (Baker, 2014), Bryan Lifton takes his readers on a historical tour through the first five centuries of the church. His emphasis, as the title implies, is upon the stories of those martyred for their faith.

The source material for the work are the “hagiographical texts” or extra biblical writings about saints. Lifton is a helpful guide along the tour. He reminds readers that the texts are not on level with Scripture and even that some of the writing contains variant literary styles that give way to some questionable details. Lifton interacts with the material in such a way that you find yourself trusting him both historically and theologically (he is an evangelical). Further, he is not simply conducting the tour, but he is on it with you. You can get a sense of how he is personally moved by the stories as he lays them before us.

From the introduction…

…if you read this book from cover to cover, you will have encountered the very best sources that illustrate early Christan persecution. At times you may be horrified, outraged, humbled, or inspired. Try to let your emotions flow; don’t read this volume simply as a historical sourcebook.Read more ›
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