Vivia Perpetua: Or The Martyrs Of Carthage (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165809967)

Vivia Perpetua: Or The Martyrs Of Carthage is a historical novel written by Rene De Maricourt and published in 1873. The book tells the story of Vivia Perpetua, a young Christian woman living in Carthage during the third century AD. Despite the threat of persecution by the Roman Empire, Vivia remains steadfast in her faith and becomes a martyr for her beliefs.The novel is set during a time of great religious and political turmoil, as the Roman Empire seeks to suppress the growing Christian movement. Vivia and her fellow believers are forced to hide their faith and practice their religion in secret, but they are eventually discovered and brought before the authorities.The book follows Vivia's journey as she is imprisoned, tortured, and ultimately sentenced to death for her beliefs. Along the way, she meets other Christian martyrs who share her unwavering commitment to their faith, and together they face their persecution with courage and dignity.Through the character of Vivia Perpetua, the novel explores themes of faith, persecution, and the struggle for religious freedom. It offers a vivid portrayal of the early Christian church and the challenges its members faced in the face of opposition from the Roman Empire.Overall, Vivia Perpetua: Or The Martyrs Of Carthage is a compelling historical novel that offers an insightful look into the lives of early Christians and the sacrifices they made for their faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rene De Maricourt
ISBN-10: 1165809966
ISBN-13: 9781165809967
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d