The Catholic martyrs of the twentieth century : a comprehensive world history

by Robert Royal

Hardcover, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

CHURCH HISTORY ROYAL

Publication

New York : Crossroad Pub., c2000.

Description

From the Catholic martyrs at Auschwitz to Oscar Romero; from Ita Ford and her companions to the recent murders of Christians in India, it is estimated that more than one million Christians died for their faith in the "century of progress" we have just experienced. In The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century, Robert Royal presents a wide-ranging history of these martyrs. The book traces the specific situation of each incident and studies the political system and the reason for confrontation. Regions and topics include the Calvary of Romania, the death of Edith Stein, Miguel Pro and the Mexican tragedy, Soviet Russia, and China.

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Fascinating to learn about the many lesser known, and a few better known, faithful souls who laid down their lives for their faith during the 20th century, when, believe it or not, more Christians were martyred under various regimes than during the persecutions of the first couple of centuries
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combined. It was so edifying to realize my connection to them, and I was inspired by their courageous love of Our Lord.
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Physical description

x, 430 p.; 24 cm

ISBN

0824518462 / 9780824518462
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