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The Historic Martyrs of the Primitive Church is a book written by Arthur James Mason in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the lives and deaths of the early Christian martyrs who lived during the first few centuries of the Christian church. The book provides an overview of the historical context of the time, the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire, and the various methods of torture and execution that were used against them.Mason's book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular martyr or group of martyrs. The book begins with a chapter on the apostles and their martyrdoms, including the stories of Peter, Paul, and James. The subsequent chapters detail the lives and deaths of other prominent martyrs such as Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, and Justin Martyr.Throughout the book, Mason provides historical context and background information on the individuals and events he describes. He also includes excerpts from the writings of the martyrs themselves, providing insight into their beliefs and motivations.The Historic Martyrs of the Primitive Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of Christianity and the lives of those who were willing to die for their faith. It is a well-researched and comprehensive account of the lives and deaths of the early Christian martyrs, and remains a popular work on the subject to this day.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.