Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship
By (Author) Charles E. Moore
Edited by Timothy Keiderling
Foreword by John D. Roth
Plough Publishing House
Plough Publishing House
1st March 2016
United States
General
Non Fiction
Religious and spiritual figures
Christian Churches, denominations, groups
History of religion
Christian life and practice
Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works
Protestantism and Protestant Churches
Religious intolerance, persecution and conflict
Religion and politics
Biography: general
B
Paperback
242
Width 139mm, Height 215mm
What does it cost to follow Jesus For these men and women, the answer was clear. They were ready to give witness to Christ in the face of intense persecution, even if it cost them their lives. From the stoning of Stephen to Nigerian Christians persecuted by Boko Haram today, these stories from around the world and through the ages will inspire gre
Christian martyrdom and costly discipleship are not confined to some legendary past. With vivid storytelling and reliable sources, this book teaches us about nonviolent love in the face of opposition and challenges us to take risks for the gospel today. -- J. Nelson Kraybill, president, Mennonite World Conference
In a world where people of faith are tempted to take up violence to protect their convictions and cultures, these martyrs show how genuine power is made perfect in weakness. This book is a gift to the entire church. -- Gerald J. Mast, Bluffton University
Charles E. Moore has compiled and edited several acclaimed books, including Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard, and Everyone Belongs to God: Discovering the Hidden Christ. Timothy Keiderling is a researcher for the Bearing Witness Stories Project.