Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States
The true issues of the Presidential campaign : speeches of Horace Greeley during his Western trip and at Portland, Maine : also, ex-President Mahan's letters
The underground railroad. A record of facts, authentic narratives, letters, &c., narrating the hardships, hair-breadth escapes and death struggles of the slaves in their efforts for freedom, as related by themselves and others, or witnessed by the author; together with sketches of some of the largest stockholders, and most liberal aiders and advisers, of the road
Fox's Book of martyrs : being a complete history of the lives, sufferings, and deaths of Christian martyrs, from the commencement of Christianity to the latest periods of pagan and popish persecutions
"The object of this work, is to give a brief history of persecution since the first introduction of Christianity, till the present time. In doing this, we have commenced with the martyrdom of Stephen, and following the course of events, have brought the History of persecution down to the year 1830. In all ages, we find that a disposition to persecute for opinion's sake, has been manifested by wicked men, whatever may have been their opinions or sentiments on religious subjects. The intolerant Jew, and the bigoted pagan, have exhibited no more of a persecuting spirit, than the nominal professor of Christianity, and the infidel and the avowed atheist. Indeed, it seems to be an "inherent vice," in unsanctified nature to endeavour by the pressure of physical force, to restrain obnoxious sentiments, and to propagate favourite opinions. It is only when the heart has been renewed and sanctified by divine grace, that men have rightly understood and practised the true principles of toleration. We do not say that none but real Christians have adopted correct views respecting civil and religious liberty;—but we affirm that these views owe their origin entirely to Christianity and its genuine disciples."
Contents
Contents: HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN MARTYRS TO THE FIRST GENERAL PERSECUTIONS UNDER NERO. THE TEN PRIMITIVE PERSECUTIONS. ( By The Roman Empire ) PERSECUTIONS OF THE CHRISTIANS IN PERSIA. PAPAL PERSECUTIONS. AN ACCOUNT OF THE INQUISITION. AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN ITALY, UNDER THE PAPACY. AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN BOHEMIA UNDER THE PAPACY.GENERAL PERSECUTIONS IN GERMANY. AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN LITHUANIA AND POLAND. AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN CHINA AND SEVERAL OTHER COUNTRIES.AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND PRIOR TO THE REIGN OF QUEEN MARY I. AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSECUTIONS IN SCOTLAND, DURING THE REIGN OF KING HENRY . VIII and An account of the Life, Suffering and Death of George Wishart PERSECUTIONS IN ENGLAND DURING THE REIGN OF QUEEN MARY. THE SPANISH ARMADA. RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE PROTESTANT RELIGION IN IRELAND WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE BARBAROUS MASSACRE OF 1641. THE RISE, PROGRESS, PERSECUTIONS AND SUFFERINGS OF THE QUAKERS. PERSECUTIONS OF THE FRENCH PROTESTANTS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, DURING THE YEARS 1814 AND 1820. ASAAD SHIDIAK. PERSECUTIONS OF THE BAPTIST MISSIONARIES IN INDIA, DURING THE YEAR 1824. PERSECUTIONS OF THE WESLEYAN MISSIONARIES IN THE WEST INDIES. PERSECUTIONS IN SWITZERLAND FROM 1813 TO 1830. SKETCHES OF THE LIVES OF SOME OF THE MOST EMINENT REFORMERS.SKETCH OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION OF 1789, AS CONNECTED WITH THE HISTORY OF PERSECUTIONS.
The attorney's practice in the Court of King's Bench, or an introduction to the knowledge of the practice of that Court, as it now stands under the regulation of several late acts of Parliament, rules and determinations of the said Court : with variety of useful and curious precedents in English, settled or drawn by counsel, and a complete index to the whole
The attorney's practice in the Court of Common Pleas; or, An introduction to the knowledge of the practice of that court, as it now stands on the regulation of several late acts of Parliament, rules, and determinations of the said court; with variety of useful and curious precedents in English, drawn or perused by counsel; and a complete index to the whole
The grounds and rudiments of law and equity, alphabetically digested: containing a collection of rules or maxims, with the doctrine upon them, illustrated by various cases extracted from the books and records, to evince that these principles have been the foundation upon which the judges and sages of the law have built their solemn resolutions and determinations
The whole designed to reduce the knowledge of the laws of England to a more regular science, and to form them into a proper digest for the service of the nobility, clergy, gentlemen in the commission of the peace, and private gentlemen, as well as the professors and students of the law. With three tables. First, of the rudiments and grounds. Second, of the new cases. Third, of principal matters.
The life and confession of Henry Smith, who was found guilty in the Court of Quarter Sessions of the County of Lancaster, Pa. in January, 1838 : of the murder of Benjamin Peart, and sentenced to be executed within the walls of the Lancaster County Jail, on the 11th of May 1838
The life and confession of Daniel Shaeffer, who was found guilty, in the Court of Quarter Sessions of the County of Lancaster, Pa. in November, 1831, of the murder of Elizabeth Bowers and sentenced to be executed on the 13th of April, 1832
The Bloody Theatre, or Martyrs' Mirror, of the Defenceless Christians : who suffered and were put to death for the testimony of Jesus, their Savior, from the time of Christ until the year A.D. 1660
Formerly compiled from various authentic chronicles and testimonies published in the Dutch language, by Thielem J. von Bracht ; Carefully translated into the German; from which it is translated, compared with the original, and carefully revised; and numerous texts of scripture more correctly quoted than in the German edition, by I. Daniel Rupp ...
Cipy 2 from the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum.
Copy 2 Heritage Center copy viewing contingent upon staff availibility, an appointment may be required.
Copy 2 Heritage Center copy original call number PO2.21.2.
Copy 2 Heritage Center copy bears on inside front cover full colored fractur bookplate of Mary Keen, 1839.
Copy 2 on back of first flyeaf in pencil: All of one mind - hearing ministers -- 462; Hearing ministers 919.
Copy 2 on front of second flylear in ink: Horace D. Harkins, 534 North Plum St., Lancaster, Penna.
Includes index and bibliographic notes.
Copy 2 Heritage Center copy full leather binding with maroon spine title; shows wear all over with split spine; four loose pages and pages show heavy foxing and damp stains; later flyleaves.
Summary
This book includes accounts of the martyrdom of the apostles and the stories of martyrs from previous centuries. Next to the Bible, the Martyrs' Mirror has historically held the most significant and prominent place in Amish and Mennonite homes. The Martyrs Mirror is still a beloved book among Amish and Mennonites. While less common now in the 20th century, Martyrs' Mirror is a common wedding gift for Amish and Mennonite families. In 1745, Jacob Gottschalk arranged with the Ephrata Cloister to have them translate the Martyrs Mirror from Dutch into German and to print it. The work took 15 men three years to finish and in 1749, at 1,512 pages, it was the largest book printed in America before the Revolutionary War. [wikipedia]