Simplified Product Title: God's Generals: The Martyrs (Volume 6)

In the sixth volume of his "God's Generals" series, Roberts Liardon chronicles the inspirational testimonies, acts of courage, and moments of doubt experienced by some of the great martyrs for the faith, both well-known and lesser-known. This book serves to encourage and raise awareness of the persecuted church of the twenty-first century.

The profiles included in the book cover a wide range of time periods, from the early days of Christianity to the present day. The martyrs featured include:

Apostle Paul and Stephen the Faithful (c. 100 AD) Polycarp of Smyrna, Justin Martyr, and Ignatius of Antioch (c. 100-175 AD) Perpetua, Blandina, Irenaeus, and Fabian (c. 175-350 AD) William Tyndale, John Wyclyffe, Patrick Hamilton, and John Hus (c. 1300-1530) Anne Askew, John Foxe, Hugh Latimer, and Thomas Cranmer (c. 1530-1560) Martyrs from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John and Betty Stam, and Jim Elliot (c. 1900-1950) Wang Zhiming, Gaspar Makil, and Archbishop Oscar Romero (c. 1950-1990) Martyrs from the twenty-first century, in regions such as the Philippines, Iraq, Libya, and Syria.

The book's focus on these individuals, who have paid the ultimate price for their faith, serves to inspire and encourage readers, while also drawing attention to the ongoing persecution of the church in various parts of the world. The diverse range of martyrs profiled, spanning centuries and continents, underscores the enduring nature of the Christian faith and the steadfast commitment of believers to their beliefs, even in the face of the most severe challenges and adversities.

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