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Jesus Freaks: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks

1997

by D.C. Talk

Jesus Freaks by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs is a compelling companion volume to dc Talk's album of the same name. This book is specially crafted for teenagers and delves into the profound stories of martyrdom.

It features dozens of profiles of courageous individuals, ranging from Stephen, whose martyrdom is vividly described in the Book of Acts, to "Anila and Perveen", two teenage Pakistani girls and devout Christian believers. In 1997, Perveen tragically lost her life for fleeing an arranged marriage with a Muslim man, while Anila faced imprisonment for aiding her friend's escape.

In the introduction, Michael Tait emphasizes the book's purpose: "In a world built on free will instead of God's will, we must be the Freaks. While we may not be called to martyr our lives, we must martyr our way of life. We must put our selfish ways to death and march to a different beat. Then the world will see Jesus."

The book's design is hip and easy to read, providing a thought-provoking summary of Christian persecutions that continue to this day, making it both a useful and frightening read.

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