"Just as Christians in Russia created an Underground Church after their revolution, the coming to power of communism and the betrayal by many official church leaders compelled us to likewise create in Romania an Underground Church: one faithful to evangelize, preach the gospel, and reach children for Christ. " -Richard Wurmbrand, from Tortured for Christ. Tortured for Christ: 50th Anniversary Edition “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you” ~John 15:20 A timeless and bestselling account of courage, tenacious faith, and unbelievable endurance and forgiveness, this enhanced 50th anniversary edition of Tortured for Christ will inspire believers around the world. Richard Wurmbrand suffered 14 years in underground prison cells, months in solitary confinement, and years of physical torture. His only crimes were his fervent belief in Jesus Christ and his public witness for that faith. Richard Wurmbrand exposed the persecution of Christians by atheistic Communist governments—his testimony shocked the Western world. With over 10 million copies in 60 languages, this is an inspiring true story of faith that every Christian should read. In addition to the classic story, this 50th anniversary edition features: A foreword by George Verwer and Dale Rhoton, founders of Operation Mobilization An introduction by Merv Knight, a Wurmbrand historian An updated epilogue by The Voice of the Martyrs Photographs of Richard and his wife, Sabina An excerpt of Richard’s testimony at a US Senate Subcommittee Hearing About the Author Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, whose body bore the scars of 14 years of torture and suffering for Christ in a Communist prison, witnessed the indomitable courage and persistent faith of persecuted Christian believers. Following his release from prison, he devoted his life to being a voice for persecuted Christians so others in the body of Christ might serve them and be inspired by their examples of bold faith. An underground baptism in Novosibirsk, Russia Jilava Prison, one of the prisons where Richard Wurmbrand was detained Richard and Sabina in South Africa after his release
✔ Author(s): Richard Wurmbrand
✔ Title: Tortured for Christ: 50th Anniversary Edition
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (1723 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 083077260X
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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