{"product_id":"the-life-and-martyrdom-of-polycarp-a-complete-account-of-the-early-church-bishop-and-his-legacy-grapevine-press-paperback","title":"The Life and Martyrdom of Polycarp: A Complete Account of the Early Church Bishop and His Legacy (Grapevine Press) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGrapevine Christianity\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Eighty and six years I have served Him, and He has done me no wrong.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e These were Polycarp's final words before martyrdom-words that still echo with strength, hope, and uncompromising devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo of the earliest Christian texts, united in one essential volume-experience the powerful faith of a disciple who walked with the Apostles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpistle of Polycarp to the Philippians \u0026amp; Martyrdom of Polycarp\u003c\/em\u003e brings together the only surviving letter from Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, and the dramatic eyewitness account of his death-offering a profound glimpse into the courage, devotion, and theological clarity of the early church.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolycarp was a direct disciple of the Apostle John and a central figure in the generation after the original Apostles. In his \u003cem\u003eEpistle to the Philippians\u003c\/em\u003e, he addresses pressing moral concerns, encourages perseverance under persecution, and defends orthodox Christian doctrine. His tone is pastoral, clear, and deeply rooted in the New Testament writings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMartyrdom of Polycarp\u003c\/em\u003e is among the earliest and most vivid accounts of Christian martyrdom outside the New Testament. It tells the gripping story of Polycarp's arrest, trial, and ultimate execution by fire in the Roman arena-highlighting his calm bravery, unwavering faith, and defiant witness before hostile powers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin These Pages, You Will Find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA complete and accessible translation of \u003cstrong\u003ePolycarp's Letter to the Philippians\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe full historical account of the \u003cstrong\u003eMartyrdom of Polycarp\u003c\/strong\u003e-a model of early Christian courage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootnotes and context\u003c\/strong\u003e to help readers understand the cultural and theological setting of 2nd century Christianity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsights into \u003cstrong\u003eearly Christian views on persecution, leadership, heresy, and holiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eliving faith under fire\u003c\/strong\u003e-from one who refused to deny Christ, even when threatened with death\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition is ideal for students of theology, church history enthusiasts, or any reader wanting to understand what it meant to follow Christ in the earliest centuries after the apostles. Whether you are discovering Polycarp for the first time or revisiting these powerful texts, you'll find inspiration and conviction in every line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpistle of Polycarp to the Philippians \u0026amp; Martyrdom of Polycarp\u003c\/em\u003e invites you into the faith of the early church-where belief was not just intellectual, but a way of life worth dying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717350326407,"sku":"9789371234139","price":17.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/REi1feptSu9789371234139.webp?v=1767952234","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-life-and-martyrdom-of-polycarp-a-complete-account-of-the-early-church-bishop-and-his-legacy-grapevine-press-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}