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    Martyr of the Catacombs
    Martyr of the Catacombs
    Martyr of the Catacombs
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    Martyr of the Catacombs

    Published by Apprehending Truth

    Narrated by J. L. Wallace

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    True Christians have been persecuted throughout the Church Age, and in some parts of the world continue in great trials. But the Savior is always there providing comfort and strength. No marvel, for Christ warned his followers that this would happen. Here, in Martyr of the Catacombs, we get a glimpse of the heinous persecutions in Ancient Rome and look inside the lives of those Christians whose very lives depended upon the place of refuge beneath the city of Rome. Apprehending Truth presents this Christian classic as a reminder that some remain in harm’s way, and a sober warning to the complacent church of the 21st century, persecution of the real Church is an ever increasing possibility. "These are they which came out of great tribulation And have washed their robes And made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God And serve him day and night in his temple; And He that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more; neither thirst any more; Neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat; For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, And shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes."
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherApprehending Truth
    Release dateSep 19, 2014
    ISBN9780988625334
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      This is one of the most, if not the most touching book I have ever read. There is something about such profound nobility and kindness in a time of relentless cruelty that inspires emotions of joy and a determination to rise to whatever challenge one is called upon to face.
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      It is during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius (A. D. 249-251). Marcellus is a Roman soldier, born at Gades, Spain, who has served in Africa, Syria, and Britain. Upon his arrival in Rome, he witnesses a spectacle in the Coliseum. A famous gladiator Macer defeats all the animals sent against him, but when he announces that he will not kill a fellow gladiator because he himself is a Christian, Macer is killed instead. Following this, an aged Christian teacher named Alexander and a group of young Christian maidens singing, “Unto Him that loved us, to Him that washed us from our sins in His own blood…,” are brought in to be ripped apart by savage beasts. As Marcellus muses upon what he has seen, his friend Lucullus brings him word from the Emperor as to why he has been brought to Rome. Marcellus is to lead a group of soldiers from the Praetorian Guard down into the catacombs to ferret these Christians out and bring them to punishment. While on a scouting mission, Marcellus meets several Christians, including a thirteen-year-old boy named Pollio, the lady Cecelia who is Pollio’s mother, and an elderly teacher Honorius. As a result of their influence, Marcellus becomes a Christian. A price is then put on his head, and he must also flee to the catacombs. But then Pollio is arrested. What will happen to him? What will happen to Marcellus when he goes in an attempt to exchange himself for Pollio? And what does Lucullus think about all this? According to the Foreword, an anonymous copy of this book was salvaged from an American sailing vessel commanded by Captain Richard Roberts which had been abandoned at sea after a disastrous hurricane in January, 1876. Sometimes Roberts is listed as the author. Often the book is still reprinted with the attribution “By an Anonymous Christian.” However, it is now known that it was written by James De Mille (1833-1880), a Canadian novelist born in Saint John, New Brunswick, son of the merchant and shipowner, Nathan De Mille. In addition to writing, De Mille also served as Professor of Classics, first at Acadia University, then at Dalhousie University, both in Nova Scotia, Canada. In my research, I have found dates of both 1858 and 1865 for The Martyr of the Catacombs; perhaps one is the first publication in Canada and the other is the first publication in the United States. This story, drawn from church history, of a young Roman army captain who is converted to Christianity in the third century uses fictional characters to show how the early Christians lived in the catacombs of Rome and to emphasize the severe persecutions which they had to suffer. It is not for the faint of heart, but there is nothing objectionable or overly graphic; and even though the reader encounters much sadness, the end certainly has a ring of triumph in it. Numerous Biblical quotations, especially from the book of Revelation, are found throughout. We did it as a family read aloud, and everyone liked it. There were times when it brought tears to my eyes. It is recommended by Nathaniel Bluedorn in Hand that Rocks the Cradle: 400 Classic Books for Children. The novel is not to be confused with another book having a similar title, Valeria, the Martyr of the Catacombs, by William Henry Withrow (1839-1906). Other works by De Mille include the 1867 historical novel Helena's Household: A Tale of Rome in the First Century, which takes place in the time of Paul and Nero.