Martyr of the Catacombs, an anonymous Christian
Martyr of the Catacombs, an anonymous Christian
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Martyr of the Catacombs
A Tale of Ancient Rome

Author: an anonymous Christian

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 3 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2017

Synopsis

This fictional classic describes the factual persecution endured by the early Christians living in the catacombs beneath Rome through the character of Marellus, a captain in the Praetorian Guard and despised Christian. Penned by an anonymous nineteenth-century author, Martyr of the Catacombs has challenged and encouraged the faithful for over a hundred years.

About Frederick Davidson

Frederick Davidson (1932–2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile’s Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.

Reviews

Goodreads review by M.K.

"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......more

Goodreads review by Michael

This is the story of Christians during the great persecution under the Roman Emperor Decius. Its protagonist is a successful, young Roman Army officer, Marcellus, chosen by the Emperor for that highest of advancements --- assignment to the Praetorian Guard. The book opens with the gladiator games in......more

Goodreads review by J.D.

A Powerful Story A fantastic story! Much sadness, but a beautiful hope woven throughout. The writing is not great; some of the dialogue is pretty bad and the characters are not fully fleshed out, but the story itself and subject matter redeem the book for me. The message of the book is powerful and i......more

Quotes

“How can any reviewer do justice to a book such as this! It is a book that probes the heart and so graphically pictures moving accounts of suffering and martyrdom.” Sword of the Lord

“This little book should be read to ask ourselves, ‘Is what I believe worth dying for? If not, why believe it?’ We found it an interesting, challenging novel!” Biblical Evangelist

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