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The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless ChristiansThieleman J. van Braght

The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians

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Original author: Thieleman J. van Braght

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"The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians" by Thieleman J. van Braght is a martyrology first published in 1660 in Holland. This monumental work documents the testimonies of Christian martyrs who suffered for their faith, with special emphasis on Anabaptists and those holding nonresistant beliefs. Spanning from the time of Christ to 1660, it chronicles the apostles' martyrdom and countless stories of persecution. The book became a cornerstone of Amish and Mennonite faith, second only to the Bible in their homes.

The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians, by Thieleman J. van Braght. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65855.

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150 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter245 words
  2. 2.Introduction: , 15283 words
  3. 3.Preface: To Second Part, 3432,057 words
  4. 4.Preface (1)8,765 words
  5. 5.Preface (2)8,640 words
  6. 6.Preface (3)8,808 words
  7. 7.Preface (4)7,158 words
  8. 8.Chapter I: Of God and the Creation of All Things387 words
  9. 9.Chapter II: Of the Fall of Man236 words
  10. 10.Chapter III: Of the Restoration of Man Through the Promise of the Coming Christ189 words
  11. 11.Chapter IV: Of the Coming of Christ Into This World, and the Purpose for Which555 words
  12. 12.Chapter V: THE LAW OF CHRIST, i. e. THE HOLY GOSPEL OR THE NEW TESTAMENT227 words
  13. 13.Chapter VI: Of Repentance and Reformation of Life215 words
  14. 14.Chapter VII: Of Holy Baptism128 words
  15. 15.Chapter VIII: Of the Church of Christ248 words
  16. 16.Chapter IX: Of the Election, and Offices of Teachers, Deacons, and Deaconesses,704 words
  17. 17.Chapter X: Of the Holy Supper170 words
  18. 18.Chapter XI: Of the Washing of the Saints’ Feet.46126 words
  19. 19.Chapter XII: Of the State of Matrimony239 words
  20. 20.Chapter XIII: Of the Office of the Secular Authority204 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIV: Of Revenge230 words
  22. 22.Chapter XV: Of the Swearing of Oaths158 words
  23. 23.Chapter XVI: Of the Ecclesiastical Ban, or Separation From the Church302 words
  24. 24.Chapter XVII: Of Shunning the Separated272 words
  25. 25.Chapter XVIII: Of the Resurrection of the Dead, and the Last Judgment (1)8,622 words
  26. 26.Chapter XVIII: Of the Resurrection of the Dead, and the Last Judgment (2)6,376 words
  27. 27.Conclusion: Of the Matters Here Related (1)8,681 words
  28. 28.Conclusion: Of the Matters Here Related (2)8,751 words
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  56. 56.Conclusion: To the Fifteenth Century. A. D. 150010,780 words
  57. 57.Conclusion: Of the Fifteenth Century1,661 words
  58. 58.Preface: To Second Part (1)8,925 words
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  70. 145.Conclusion: Of the Sixteenth Century (1)8,396 words
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