Early Christian Martyrs

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Yesterday at 12:51 AM Job_38 said this in Post #1

 Hello.

 

 I am writing a fictional story and am in need of some real life accounts of early Christian martyrs. Time period in the early start of Christianity and up to 300 A.D.

 

 If anyone has some good books or materials I would be thankful.

 Buh-Bye.

There's a book called "Fox's Book of Martyrs".  You can most likely find it at your local Bible Book store.
 
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Yesterday at 05:51 AM Job_38 said this in Post #1

 Hello.

 

 I am writing a fictional story and am in need of some real life accounts of early Christian martyrs. Time period in the early start of Christianity and up to 300 A.D.

 

 If anyone has some good books or materials I would be thankful.

 Buh-Bye.

"Foxe's Book of Martyrs" will give you many detailed examples of what you are looking for.

Written in the mid 1500's it is a bit of a challenge to read and understand. But it is a classic that everyone wishing to know of the atrocities that took place against the early Christians during the reformation should read.
 
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Sorry that Catholics did so much against Christians, Br. Max, but it did happen and the victims are martyrs for Christ. Not liking history doesn't change history.

Martyr's Mirror is a historical book that starts with Stephen and records the stories of martyrs through the 1600's. It's very interesting reading and you might get a lot out of it.
 
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Today at 08:55 PM Br. Max said this in Post #9

lamb: catholics against Christians? I see that you do not believe Catholics are Christians. Interesting.

That's your interpretation, not mine. I am engage to a Catholic and I believed he is as saved as I am. I use the term Christian to indicate those Christians who were not Catholic even before the Reformation. It would be incorrect to call them Protestants. What would you call them?
 
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Um, yeah. Yes, I do include the 16th century as rather early.

I just read a pretty cool verse today, let me find it.
Jhn 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
Jhn 16:3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.


Its cool to read this. Because its so true, isn't it? People who think they are doing good by persecuted those of Christs.

My friends and I have a SMALL (I mean small as compared to those who have died for it) experience of this. At my school, our club Core has had so much **** thrown at us. We have almost been shut down, we are shoved off in places people can't find us, and whenever we try to get guest speakers, well, its a circus.

But, even though its not big, its a blessing to have this done to us because we try to follow Christ. Other Christians try to 'tone down' their faith so they do not get in trouble and, from what I see, Core has really been blessed by the fact that they will not surrended the things we do that are what we believe to be the truth.

Oh well.
 
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A few good documents to read concerning the early Martyrs would be:

The Martyrdom of Ignatius
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0123.htm

The Martyrdom of Justin, Chariton, and other Roman Martyrs
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0133.htm

The Martyrdom of Polycarp
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0102.htm

The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0324.htm

All were written by the 3rd century, and in the case of Polycarp and Ignatius, were written of men who were students of John the Apostle. Ignatius, who in addition to being a disciple of John was ordained by Peter, also wrote several letters while on his way to Rome to be martyred. You can read his writings, which provide good insight into the mind of an early martyr, at www.newadvent.org/fathers .

God Bless and good luck with your book,

Neal
 
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From what I see, Catholics are just that: Catholic. But to debate here would be out of place.

If you would ever like to talk with a Catholic who very much loves Jesus and wants to serve Him, PM me or IM me via AIM, screenname zisshinwhatx .

God Bless,

Neal
 
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Today at 09:55 PM Job_38 said this in Post #13

From what I see, Catholics are just that: Catholic. But to debate here would be out of place.
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Ah, I see. I guess its my fault for not being clear. Darn these relative terms!


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Job......not debating...... just asking u a question:

Do u see Catholics as Christians......or just Catholics?&nbsp;
 
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Eusebius' book "The Church History" was written in the time of Constantine, and contains much information about martyrs from Stephen through the persecutions.

One of the better modern translations is by Paul L. Maier, and it's published by Kregel Publications and is about 365 pages long, but it's quick and fascinating reading.

Some of the absolute most horrible persecutions took place at Lyons. Much of Book 5 is about the atrocities at Gaul. Read about Blandina. How she survived until she was strapped in a bag to a bull, I'll never know...
 
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Today at 02:50 AM Br. Max said this in Post #12

Lambs: perhaps you could have said catholics and OTHER Christians. To say Catholics OR Christians clearly gives stance that Catholic is OTHER than Christian.

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JOB: now see me, I don't call anything AFTER the fall of the western roman empire "early."

Or you could get over the persecution complex?
 
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Yesterday at 10:43 PM Job_38 said this in Post #17

I see Catholics as Catholics but I am not saying whether I believe they are saved by God. Our churches do not save us. Just as there were Jewish believers back in the day, I believe the same way today.

However, Catholicism has alot of traditions and stuff that bothers me.

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Since I am not permitted to debate or discuss in here.....i guess we will have to leave it at that.....but have u talked with a priest or someone of knowledge about the Catholic faith about the traditions and "stuff" that bother u?
 
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