Popular Martyrdom Books

The Myth of Persecution: How Early Christians Invented a Story of Martyrdom by Candida R. Moss

In The Myth of Persecution, Candida Moss, a leading expert on early Christianity, reveals how the early church exaggerated, invented, and forged stories of Christian martyrs and how the dangerous legacy of a martyrdom complex is employed today to silence dissent and galvanize a new generation of culture warriors. According to cherished church tradition and popular belief, b In The Myth of Persecution, Candida Moss, a leading expert on early Christianity, reveals how the early church exaggerated, invented, and forged stories of Christian martyrs and how the dangerous legacy of a martyrdom complex is employed today to silence dissent and galvanize a new generation of culture warriors. According to cherished church tradition and popular belief, before the Emperor Constantine made Christianity legal in the fourth century, early Christians were systematically persecuted by a brutal Roman Empire intent on their destruction. As the story goes, vast numbers of believers were thrown to the lions, tortured, or burned alive because they refused to renounce Christ. These saints, Christianity's inspirational heroes, are still venerated today. Moss, however, exposes that the "Age of Martyrs" is a fiction—there was no sustained 300-year-long effort by the Romans to persecute Christians. Instead, these stories were pious exaggerations; highly stylized rewritings of Jewish, Greek, and Roman noble death traditions; and even forgeries designed to marginalize heretics, inspire the faithful, and fund churches. The traditional story of persecution is still taught in Sunday school classes, celebrated in sermons, and employed by church leaders, politicians, and media pundits who insist that Christians were—and always will be—persecuted by a hostile, secular world. While violence against Christians does occur in select parts of the world today, the rhetoric of persecution is both misleading and rooted in an inaccurate history of the early church. Moss urges modern Christians to abandon the conspiratorial assumption that the world is out to get Christians and, rather, embrace the consolation, moral instruction, and spiritual guidance that these martyrdom stories provide.

The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine by Eusebius , Andrew Louth (Introduction) , G.A. Williamson (Translation)

Eusebius's account is the only surviving historical record of the Church during its crucial first 300 years. Bishop Eusebius, a learned scholar who lived most of his life in Caesarea in Palestine, broke new ground in writing the History and provided a model for all later ecclesiastical historians. In tracing the history of the Church from the time of Christ to the Great Per Eusebius's account is the only surviving historical record of the Church during its crucial first 300 years. Bishop Eusebius, a learned scholar who lived most of his life in Caesarea in Palestine, broke new ground in writing the History and provided a model for all later ecclesiastical historians. In tracing the history of the Church from the time of Christ to the Great Persecution at the beginning of the fourth century, and ending with the conversion of the Emperor Constantine, his aim was to show the purity and continuity of the doctrinal tradition of Christianity and its struggle against persecutors and heretics.

Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand

One Man Who Dared to Stand Up Months of solitary confinement, years of periodic physical torture, constant suffering from hunger and cold, the anguish of brainwashing and mental cruelty--these are the experiences of a Romanian pastor during his 14 years in Communist prisons. His crime, like that of thousands of others, was his fervant belief in Jesus Christ and his public wi One Man Who Dared to Stand Up Months of solitary confinement, years of periodic physical torture, constant suffering from hunger and cold, the anguish of brainwashing and mental cruelty--these are the experiences of a Romanian pastor during his 14 years in Communist prisons. His crime, like that of thousands of others, was his fervant belief in Jesus Christ and his public witness concerning that faith. Meeting in homes, in basements, and in woods--sometimes daring to preach in public on street corners--these faithful souls persisted in their Christian witness knowing full well the ultimate cost of their actions. This is their story--a classic account of courage, tenacious faith, and unbelievable endurance. This history of the Underground Church reflects the continuing struggle in many parts of the world today.

Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of a beautiful, young widow who finds passion with the one man she shouldn't... Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband's life a misery, and she'll ne New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers a scintillating tale of a beautiful, young widow who finds passion with the one man she shouldn't... Although beautiful young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, has never met West Ravenel, she knows one thing for certain: he's a mean, rotten bully. Back in boarding school, he made her late husband's life a misery, and she'll never forgive him for it. But when Phoebe attends a family wedding, she encounters a dashing and impossibly charming stranger who sends a fire-and-ice jolt of attraction through her. And then he introduces himself...as none other than West Ravenel. West is a man with a tarnished past. No apologies, no excuses. However, from the moment he meets Phoebe, West is consumed by irresistible desire...not to mention the bitter awareness that a woman like her is far out of his reach. What West doesn't bargain on is that Phoebe is no straitlaced aristocratic lady. She's the daughter of a strong-willed wallflower who long ago eloped with Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent—the most devilishly wicked rake in England. Before long, Phoebe sets out to seduce the man who has awakened her fiery nature and shown her unimaginable pleasure. Will their overwhelming passion be enough to overcome the obstacles of the past? Only the devil's daughter knows...

Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ – The Complete Story by The Voice of the Martyrs

On February 29, 1948, Richard Wurmbrand was arrested by the secret police. His crimes? Leading Christian worship and witnessing—both of which were illegal under the atheistic Communist regime of Romania. Richard spent fourteen years in prison. He was tortured, beaten, and locked into a  solitary confinement cell. Sabina Wurmbrand spent three years in a labor camp,nearly fr On February 29, 1948, Richard Wurmbrand was arrested by the secret police. His crimes? Leading Christian worship and witnessing—both of which were illegal under the atheistic Communist regime of Romania. Richard spent fourteen years in prison. He was tortured, beaten, and locked into a  solitary confinement cell. Sabina Wurmbrand spent three years in a labor camp,nearly freezing to death as she and other prisoners worked on the Danube Canal. She was repeatedly told her husband had died behind bars. But Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand had an unshakeable faith in Christ. Neither of them gave up hope, and neither of them would stop talking about Jesus. Now, for the first time, both sides of this amazing story are told in one book. Wurmbrand tells of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, combining stories and research from the following books: The Pastor’s Wife, In God’s Underground, and Tortured for Christ. Your faith will be inspired as you go deep inside the darkest prison cells to see how the light of Christ continues to shine from the hearts of those totally committed to Him.

Return of the Moralis Wife by Jacqueline Baird

A virgin to sweeten the deal Infamous playboy Orion Moralis believes in lust, not marriage - until with one innocent sigh the daughter of a business rival turns his world on its head. Selina Taylor is achingly pure, and as he captures her lips Orion knows he must possess her! But their marriage is short-lived... Six years since Selina was discarded like a used plaything she' A virgin to sweeten the deal Infamous playboy Orion Moralis believes in lust, not marriage - until with one innocent sigh the daughter of a business rival turns his world on its head. Selina Taylor is achingly pure, and as he captures her lips Orion knows he must possess her! But their marriage is short-lived... Six years since Selina was discarded like a used plaything she's older - and definitely wiser when it comes to sexy, powerful men. But trapped on Orion's luxury yacht she finds memories of the past return to haunt her... With the bad comes the oh-so-good - and soon she can't resist the sensual pull between them...

Decadent by Shayla Black

She may not be what she seems... How can a virgin seeking happily-ever-after with a hot pop star who has a penchant for threesomes win her fantasy man? Kimber Edgington desperately needs a plan to convince Jesse McCall, who’s been her secret crush since they spent a summer together as teenagers, that they are meant for each other. But all the tabloid stories about his sexua She may not be what she seems... How can a virgin seeking happily-ever-after with a hot pop star who has a penchant for threesomes win her fantasy man? Kimber Edgington desperately needs a plan to convince Jesse McCall, who’s been her secret crush since they spent a summer together as teenagers, that they are meant for each other. But all the tabloid stories about his sexual escapades make her feel oh so inadequate. But she’s exactly what men want. Determined to prove she’s woman enough for Jesse, Kimber turns to bodyguard Deke Trenton for sexual education. Bold and brash, Deke warns Kimber that playing with him is playing with fire. But he can’t bear to imagine the innocent beauty in someone else’s arms. So Deke and his super-sexy cousin, Luc, take Kimber under their wings and dangerously close to the edge of ecstasy. Though she’s saved herself for Jesse, Kimber soon learns he’s not the man adept at stoking her aching, endless need. That’s Deke, and he can’t resist when Kimber begs for more—and more...

Wild Card by Lora Leigh

It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong…and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home. Bella’s mourned her husband’s death for three It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong…and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home. Bella’s mourned her husband’s death for three long years. But she has no idea he’s still alive. Forced to assume a new identity, the man Nathan was is now dead. If he can get back to his wife, can he keep the secret of who he really is…even as desire threatens to consume them? And as danger threatens to tear Bella from Nathan’s arms once more?

آن بیست و سه نفر by احمد یوسف‌زاده

عنوان: آن بیست و سه نفر؛ نویسنده: احمد یوسف زاده؛ تهران، سوره مهر، 1393، در 408 ص؛ شابک: 9786001755842؛ موضوع: خاطرات آزادگان جنگ ایران و عراق 1359 تا 1367 قرن 20 م

سلام بر ابراهیم: زندگی نامه و خاطرات شهید ابراهیم هادی by گروه فرهنگی شهید ابراهیم هادی

من زنده‌ام by معصومه آباد

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سفر سرخ by نصرت‌الله محمودزاده

داستان زندگی یک قهرمان شهید حسین علم الهدی این اثر، علاوه بر تبیین زندگی شهید حسین علمالهدی، بخشی از تاریخ سیاسی خوزستان در سالهای میانی دهه 1350 و نخستین ماههای جنگ تحمیلی را در بر میگیرد نصرت الله محمودزاده درباره آشنایی اش با این شخصیت نوشته است: کتاب سفر آشنایی با سیدحسین علم الهدی در جبهه سوسنگرد به ویژه هویزه در اوایل حمله عراق به ایران فرصتی شد تا که ژرف نگری این جوان داستان زندگی یک قهرمان شهید حسین علم الهدی این اثر، علاوه بر تبیین زندگی شهید حسین علم‌الهدی، بخشی از تاریخ سیاسی خوزستان در سال‌های میانی دهه 1350 و نخستین ماه‌های جنگ تحمیلی را در بر می‌گیرد نصرت الله محمودزاده درباره آشنایی اش با این شخصیت نوشته است: کتاب سفر آشنایی با سیدحسین علم الهدی در جبهه سوسنگرد به ویژه هویزه در اوایل حمله عراق به ایران فرصتی شد تا که ژرف نگری این جوان را کنجکاوانه دنبال کنم. مقاومت او در برابر تانک های سرمست عراقی در دشت هویزه نقطه عطف این آشنایی بود. هنگامی که در غروب 16 دی 1359 با جسد آغشته به خونش مواجه شدم فهمیدم این مرد برگ زرینی از تاریخ این دیار خواهد شد..

دا by سیده أعظم حسینی

نویسندگان و منتقدان ادبیات داستانی کتاب "دا" نوشته سیده اعظم حسینی را برترین اثر ادبی سال 87 برگزیدند. نویسندگان و منتقدان ادبی، برشهایاعتقادی تاثیرگذار، ارائه تصاویر واقع گرایانه از جنگ، روایت صادقانه از یک دوره تاریخی، مخاطب پسند بودن، نثر ساده و روان را از جمله دلایل این انتخاب برشمردند. "دا" روایت خاطرات سیده زهرا حسینی در بصره و خرمشهر است که سالهای محاصره خرمشهر توسط نویسندگان و منتقدان ادبیات داستانی کتاب "دا" نوشته سیده اعظم حسینی را برترین اثر ادبی سال 87 برگزیدند. نویسندگان و منتقدان ادبی، برشهای‌اعتقادی تاثیرگذار، ارائه تصاویر واقع گرایانه از جنگ، روایت صادقانه‌ از یک دوره تاریخی، مخاطب پسند بودن، نثر ساده و روان را از جمله دلایل این انتخاب برشمردند. "دا" روایت خاطرات سیده زهرا حسینی در بصره و خرمشهر است که سالهای محاصره خرمشهر توسط نیروهای عراقی محور مرکزی این کتاب را تشکیل می‌دهد. این کتاب از زبان دختر 17 ساله گوشه ای از تاریخ جنگ تحمیل را بازگویی می‌کند و به اعتقاد اغلب کارشناسان مهمترین و تاثیرگذارترین کتاب در زمینه خاطره نگاری دفاع مقدس محسوب می‌شود. به نقل از سایت "خبرگزاری مهر" مهر نیوز

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