Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome Book

"Whether told in a world free to hear, or in dark caverns, amidst persecution and terror, God's truth will always be told, and it will always change lives."
This is the most wondrous theme of this short, riveting, and heart-stirring book by an anonymous author back many a year ago. The story here is not only informational, but inspiring.

My brother let me borrow this book, on account that he loved it when he was younger (for my brother, who is not much of a reader, this is quite meaningful), thus I decided I definitely should read this book. I definitely should have. While short, it packs quite a deafeningly meaningful punch. Get ready!

Positively Positives:

#1. I think I have too many positives. Really, I do. The fact is, this book reached out to grab me, shake me up, and make a permanent lodging in my heart--this will be a book never lost to my forgetful memory. This book is altogether positive. I'm positive.
#2. Truth is truth. In today's time, truth is not a favorite companion of our society, but it's still something we need so much more than anything else. This book doesn't paint up metaphors or creative sentence patterns for you to dig through; it simply places the truth in front of plain eyes. Take it or leave it.
#3. A challenge. Your heart will be entranced in the characters here, along with traveling along the hard lives shown in detail in the vibrant chapters, but not only that, but you'll also find yourself asking: "What do I think? Would I do this?" This author, albeit unknown, was a genius few can compare to. He illustrated the terrible horrors of the past, while stirring the mind in the present to ask the same questions in the characters' minds. Prepare to be challenged.
#4. The quotes and verses in these pages are not only brilliant, but totally life changing! Given this book, anyone can know of the Christ of Calvary--the Christ that can set them free!
#5. Not as sad as you'd think, trust me. Death is nothing to fear for the Christian, and whilst this is truth, it's sometimes hard to remember. Here beauty is seen in death, and my mind is blown with the glorious wonder of this all.

NOT Negatives:

#1. You're not gonna believe this. I don't have any real negatives. This book is one of my all time favorites. I'm a hard critic, one who pinpoints even things that aren't technically negatives and notes them, but I'm at a loss here. I'm glad I don't get paid to find negatives, cause I'd be broke in this case... not to say I'm not broke now, however.
Just keep reading.

Quotes For Thought:

"...His everlasting arm was round about His faithful follower, and His spirit inspired him."

"My highest joy is to proclaim Him before men; to die for Him will be my nobelest act, and the martyr's crown my most glorious reward."

"I love Him who first loved me, and gave Himself for me."

PS. I just wish I would've bookmarked all my other favorite lines. I've forgotten where they were.

I read this book expecting sorrow, but what I got was comfort. In this world, that seems to be getting darker and darker, I often feel alone. This book reminded me that I'm not. Although things are hard (they were much harder for the Godly men and women who took shelter in the catacombs) they are not hopeless; in fact, the light can shine even brighter in the shadows. God is good, and will never leave us. The Lord's truth will never be stamped out because He is the One and Only God; Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We don't have much time left--figure out what life really is. It's about following Jesus. Whether it's hard or not. It's worth it.

 2 Timothy 4:8
"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.


Jesus loves you! Keep marching on!

~M.K.
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