Arranged chronologically into sections on Bible times, Roman Empire, 5th to 15th centuries, Reformation Era, and 17th to 21st centuries, this volume uses extensive excerpts from the Bible and other texts relating the deaths of Christian martyrs, such as John Foxe's Book of Martyrs . Included in the compilation are excerpts from the diaries of martyrs and explanations of Christian teachings on martyrdom. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
