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Jesus Freaks: DC Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs - Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks
This Gold Medallion-nominated book opens the eyes of believers to the lives of martyrs, inspiring us to lives of unashamed faith.
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
January 15th 1999
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published May 1st 1997)
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Apr 25, 2012
Harmonee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone
Recommended to Harmonee by:
My friend
What do I think? This book is more than a book. Not the Bible, but once you pray before you read it, an emotion overtakes you at the realization that this is it. I rarely feel chills or get the sudden urge to do something outrageous for God, but this book pushed me on. Not to just dive in and die, but everything. This book is a blessing. Although it was written in 1997, it feels like it was in today. So many stories impacted me. The way I think and view things. Made me realize how much of a self...more
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For a while I wouldn’t read “Jesus Freaks” because I thought it would be too depressing. A book about people being tortured and killed for their faith isn’t really my cup of tea. Then one day, I sat down in an aisle in Barnes and Noble and started reading it. It was hard to read, it scared me at times, but it wasn’t depressing. In fact, I was finding it uplifting and humbling. I was dumbfounded. But the more I read, the more I began to realize why I found it so uplifting. This book does an amazi...more
This book is often marketed to young adults, but I think that's more because older adults often give up a lot of the zeal for God that comes with youth. It's just too easy for us (especially in the well-off, consumerist west) to forget or blow off any idea that there really are times when we might have to literally give up everything - our family, our religious community, or home, even our life - because someone more powerful than us demands it.
This book is a collection of short (1-2 page) stor...more
This book is a collection of short (1-2 page) stor...more
My family and I do devotion 4-5 nights a week together, chpater by chapter. As we go through the Bible I like to pick up various devotions that are Bible based, but inspirational or fun to read afterward, as we consider the Word being applied where the rubber meets the road.
One section a night takes about a 100 nights. As there are nearly that many mini 3 pages bio's of those who have gone before us.
This one has been great for that purpose speaking to the hearts of children, youth, adult alike.
R...more
One section a night takes about a 100 nights. As there are nearly that many mini 3 pages bio's of those who have gone before us.
This one has been great for that purpose speaking to the hearts of children, youth, adult alike.
R...more
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I read this book as a child, and it utterly brainwashed me. It contains a few enlightening pieces of information, but I consider it a piece of unabashed propaganda. (Some of) the people in this book are willing to give their lives because they believe that Jesus is the savior of mankind who can save the souls of convinced people. I wish that the value of speaking the truth did not rest in such uncritical acceptance of words on pieces of paper that have been altered, mistranslated, and reinterpre...more
Books that teach us to question ourselves and to see how other people lived really makes us think and i think that DC Talk did a real good job co-writing this book. In fact, it points as to how strong we really are. 8 year olds enduring their faith while their parents are killed before their eyes and parents doing the same while their kids are being murdered. All for Jesus and that while as morbid as it is, they are rewarded for it. You can't help but cry and be touched by these stories of peopl...more
What a great read!
There is nothing more inspiring than to read about ordinary humans doing extraordinary things through their faith and love of God. Only God gets them through the toughest of trials.
For me personally, this was a really inspiring book. Unfortunately, I had been having trouble
with my faith, wondering if I was doing it for the right reasons , if I was doing it correctly, if
I even loved Jesus. For such a long time I thought I was numb to what Jesus had done for me
and I hated myself...more
There is nothing more inspiring than to read about ordinary humans doing extraordinary things through their faith and love of God. Only God gets them through the toughest of trials.
For me personally, this was a really inspiring book. Unfortunately, I had been having trouble
with my faith, wondering if I was doing it for the right reasons , if I was doing it correctly, if
I even loved Jesus. For such a long time I thought I was numb to what Jesus had done for me
and I hated myself...more
This is not Foxe's Book of Martyrs. I say that before some nut begins to compare the two. Foxe's book is a genuine classic that should be required reading. This is a very good book that deals with the death of (mostly) modern day Christians. I will warn you that if you read this book you will feel small. Most of today's Christian complain about the price of gas and milk and talk about what great tribulation they go through at work because the boss expects them to do their jobs. Jesus Freaks talk...more
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Jesus Freaks is a book of short stories united under a consistent theme. They are stories of people who have been persecuted for their Christian faith. The stories range from the time of the early church up until the 1980s-90s. It is a challenging book to read as you are reading through story after story of people being killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their faith. It forces one to face the reality of persecution that believers in places like the US and Europe don't have to deal with. Anothe...more
This book is fanominal in my opinion. There i no real author just manypeople who talk about their personal expiriences with the villians of the world who don't believe people should believe in Christ. I know it isn't an option on the genre list but this book is a major Christian Nonfiction. Because this book isn't written by an author each story has a different feel to it but the reason i liked this book so much was because of the message that it gives.
This book taught me that I should stand up...more
This book taught me that I should stand up...more
Jesus Freaks is a book that describes martyrs and how they came to be classified as such. The book follows the path of Christian martyrs from the time of Christ up to modern day believers. The book gives individual stories of those that have been persecuted all over the world. It also contains information on the Christian presence in other countries today and how you can make a difference.
I am thankful that I live in America where I can practice the Christian religion. After reading this book, I...more
I am thankful that I live in America where I can practice the Christian religion. After reading this book, I...more
Jesus Freaks is a collection of 1-2 page, very short, biographies of Christian martyrs throughout history. For what it is, it's decent. It's certainly not an in-depth look at each person's life; usually each story focuses on the events immediately leading to the person's death. If you are looking to get a broad understanding of Christian martyrdom throughout history without much detail, this is a good read. Many of the older stories are from Foxe's Book of Martyrs. The book is printed in conjunc...more
This book will challenge your Christian walk. At the time in my life I read it, I was going through a really difficult, post-adolescent time and it woke me up. Whatever I was going through, I wasn't a martyr, I just had a rough time. I could be going through much worse for much less. It inspired me to be a stronger, better Christian. It spurred me towards seeking God's calling for my life, and being obedient to answering that calling.
Highly recommend this book to teenagers, college age kids, yo...more
Highly recommend this book to teenagers, college age kids, yo...more
Humbling, inspiring, and deeply emotional collection of accounts. Not for the faint of heart, but a fair warning of the potential earthly cost of putting your faith ahead of all else.
This is not light reading, nor is it aimed at entertaining, and that ought to be taken into consideration. I read it at a dark time in my life, and while I can't exactly call it uplifting, I didn't see it as depressing either. These are people who had a hope that transcended this short and limited existence. And th...more
This is not light reading, nor is it aimed at entertaining, and that ought to be taken into consideration. I read it at a dark time in my life, and while I can't exactly call it uplifting, I didn't see it as depressing either. These are people who had a hope that transcended this short and limited existence. And th...more
Jun 12, 2009
Adam
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who is either doubting their faith or needs religious sanction
Recommended to Adam by:
Mrs. Kiker
This volume is a wonderfully bound group of stories of men, women, and even children who risked their freedoms, their families, and even thier own lives in order to spread and protect the Word of God.
A beautiful work of hope, faith, and Christ, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf.
I really liked reading the inspirational quotes and passages written at the end of each martyr's story. I think that in the future and even now these quotes can help me through hard times.
I thank you, Mrs. Kik...more
A beautiful work of hope, faith, and Christ, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf.
I really liked reading the inspirational quotes and passages written at the end of each martyr's story. I think that in the future and even now these quotes can help me through hard times.
I thank you, Mrs. Kik...more
I read through this book very slowly in year 9 or 10 at high school. I think it's really challenging for a young Christian, especially one who has been brought up in a very sheltered Christian family, to see what people around the world in different times and places are doing with their faith. It can be easy to view your faith as a dormant object that you keep with you but never really use, whereas this book reminded me (without even saying it out loud) that God is powerful and our faith in Jesu...more
This book is filled with so many powerful and inspiring stories. It really was the first book that began to change my view of Christianity and forced me to wake up to that fact that it's can't just be something we do on Sundays. We sing songs that say, "I have decided to follow Jesus" and to us that means, I said a prayer, I'm ganna try to go to church more, and maybe, if I really feel radical, I try tithing, but maybe like 5%. Yet these guys were will to sacrifice everything for Christ. It's ve...more
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I diddn't realize how much persecution the church is taking around the world. When I first saw this book I thought it would tell the stories of ancient martyrs throughout history, which many of the stories are, but the majority of the stories are from our time. Many people are being imprisoned, tortured and hated for their faith in Jesus. One thing I did learn is what I can do now, here. Praying for the persecuted church is one of the best things we can do. It was inspiring to read the stories f...more
This was a book about events that took place involving the martyrdom of Christians. It doesn't really have a storyline or characters. It just list over and over different people who sacrificed their lives for what they believed in. It shows the courage and even humility of people who were here before us. Whether religion is deep in your heart, I still find it a moving book just for the sake that these people gave up their lives no matter what the punishment would be, and in my opinion that is he...more
Maybe it’s wrong to read stories of burning, decapitation, unjust imprisonment, and torture to my kids during devotion times. I did it anyway, and dare I say we enjoyed it? The stories contained in Jesus Freaks, all true, remind us that our freedoms are not arbitrary, nor are they common. Many people throughout history and even today have died for believing in something other than the current government or authority’s propaganda. Through reading these pages, not only do we appreciate so much mor...more
I like the way this book is set up with dozens of short stories. Most are a bit depressing as they're about martyrs. It's a good one to pick up and read for a bit and set it down the pick up a week later without having to try to remember where you were in the story when you left it.
I think it's written rather poorly, but it's most likely geared to a younger audience. In that case, it's probably a better read for pre-teens, etc.
I think it's written rather poorly, but it's most likely geared to a younger audience. In that case, it's probably a better read for pre-teens, etc.
Aug 04, 2008
TheRose
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Christians new to their faith
Recommended to TheRose by:
Shane
This is a great book for someone new to Christianity, because it tells the stories of some modern-day and older martyrs. The book presents the stories in little snapshots of the moments when these people stood up for Jesus even in the face of death or torture. Some of the stories have the potential to be very moving, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is unfamiliar with the sheer heroism and love for God that martyrdom portrays.
However, the language is dumbed-down and the stories lack...more
However, the language is dumbed-down and the stories lack...more
This book is filled with stories of people who truly put their faith in God and wouldn't let fear or discomfort stop them from having joy in His name. This book will challenge the faith that every person leads and force every believer to ask "Do I know God?". To the unbeliever this book might beg the question "Does God exist? Could these people survive without their God?". An amazing devotional or free time read.
Can you imagine breaking the law by reading a bible? I can't fathom being persecuted for my religious beliefs. I take my freedoms, rights and liberties for granted as I claim to live for Jesus in a free society. This book tells the true stories of people that were persecuted for proclaiming their beliefs. The final part talks about many countries and their political and religious statistics. Great thought provoker!
I stopped reading this book pretty early on. It seems like it was primarily written for 15-year-olds, which is, by no coincidence, how old I was when it was published. I'm sure that it was marketed to 15 year old me and some part of my brain put it down as, "You should probably read this book some day."
But don't read it when you're 30 and more cynical than your 15 year old self.
That said, stories of people standing up for what they believe in can be encouraging. What is less encouraging is the a...more
But don't read it when you're 30 and more cynical than your 15 year old self.
That said, stories of people standing up for what they believe in can be encouraging. What is less encouraging is the a...more
Apr 30, 2009
Krystal Rose
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in learning about faith
Recommended to Krystal by:
My Grandma
This book is full of stories of Martyrs from times before Christ to the 1990's. It shows how people have had the faith to endure hours, months, years of torture and ridicule and death for what they believe it most. Kind of gives a person more faith, seeing the extremes these people went to, just to tell their truth. It also shows that the war is still raging on.
Somewhere between a history book and a devotional. DC Talk showcases the stories of martyrs from throughout Christian history in the past 2,000 years. Very humbling and eye-opening for anyone who thinks they suffer any kind of persecution here in the USA today. ... and on a side note DC Talk needs to get back together already, but that's beside the point.
Don't be fooled by the name of this book! It's not about crazy freak people who love Jesus (well it's sort of not about that!) It's a book about people who don't waiver in their beliefs and stand up to oppositoion. I think it's a good read for someone who wants to hear an inspirational story. It's just a + if you follow the religion the book talks about! :D
Christians continue to be persecuted for their beliefs around the world. More Christians were killed in the 20th century than all of history prior to that century! This book is a bit graphic, but the stories within the pages make you realize how important it is to pray for Christians in other countries.
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