Description
These stories of 15 Anabaptist martyrs represent thousands of men and women who witnessed to their faith with their lives during the sixteenth century.
These accounts are based the court records, letters, and personal diaries compiled in MARTYRS MIRROR by Thieleman J. van Braght and first published in 1660.
The Anabaptist Christians took their stand on baptism, confession of faith, the priesthood of all believers, sowing love rather that fighting, and a firm commitment to follow Jesus Christ in every area of their lives—their words, relationships, business dealings, values, goals, and priorities.
Through the martyr’s suffering and forgiving their persecutors, believers see God’s redemptive power working to bring to birth a new order. And from the cross Christ still calls us to forgive OUR enemies …
These accounts are based the court records, letters, and personal diaries compiled in MARTYRS MIRROR by Thieleman J. van Braght and first published in 1660.
The Anabaptist Christians took their stand on baptism, confession of faith, the priesthood of all believers, sowing love rather that fighting, and a firm commitment to follow Jesus Christ in every area of their lives—their words, relationships, business dealings, values, goals, and priorities.
Through the martyr’s suffering and forgiving their persecutors, believers see God’s redemptive power working to bring to birth a new order. And from the cross Christ still calls us to forgive OUR enemies …
Détails du livre
Format
Kindle
Pages
145 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
févr. 5, 2013
Éditeur
Castle Rock Creative