Martyrs of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome

Martry of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome was written by an unnamed Christian sometime in the 19th century. In line with historical fiction, this story is told from the point of view of Marellus, a Roman guard. The book recounts the horror and suffering of the persecuted Christians in Rome. The beatings, the burnings, the savage attacks, the spilled blood, and the deaths of so many who remained true to their faith in Christ. Like other stories of martyrs, this book is an inspiration to those who read the accounts of those whose faith was more important to them than life itself.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer