a brief history with reflections for today Smither, Edward L. creator author. text bibliography History. oru 2020 monographic eng

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xvii, 79 pages ; 22 cm "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." -- back cover. We worship a Suffering Servang -- The Christian Life is about suffering -- In Matyrdom we witness -- In Martyrdom we are Prophets -- In Martyrdom we worship -- Reflections on Martyrdom for the Twenty-first-century church Edward L. Smither. Includes bibliographical references and index. Martyrdom Christianity History Persecution History Christian martyrs Martyre Christianisme Histoire Martyrs chr�etiens Christian martyrs Martyrdom Christianity Persecution BR1601.3 .S65 2020 272 9781725253810 172525381X 2020275818 YDX 210203 20240301101357.0 on1145096411 eng