About the Author

Emir Fethi Caner (Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington) is currently dean of The College at Southwestern (Southwestern Seminary) as well as professor of history and director of the Center for Free Church Studies. An award-winning and best-selling author, he speaks regularly on apologetics, world religions, and theology around the world and on such media outlets as NPR, PAX, and Billy Graham's Decision Today radio program. His past experience includes pastoring, overseas missions, and church planting. H. Edward Pruitt (M. Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), coauthor of The Costly Call: Modern-Day Stories of Muslims Who Found Christ, has traveled nearly two million miles and worked extensively with missionaries in more than sixty countries. He is the associate director of the Center for Great Commissions Studies at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest. He is currently working toward a doctorate of theology at the University of South Africa. Ed speaks at mission conferences globally, and has been interviewed through numerous media outlets nationwide.

Reviews

Like the original book, this one tells the personal stories of those from countries around the world who've found Christ and who have suffered persecution because of it. The stories of persecution and suffering, often from their own families, friends and usually by the government, are heart breaking. Knowing conversion might mean separation from loved ones, prison or even death, these men and women not only live their faith, they live it with joy and with a commitment to share. They stand up for a faith amidst horrendous circumstances. The courage and hope of these Christians puts American Christians to shame. We're afraid of wearing a cross necklace or praying in public and quickly back away if told to stop. It is time we take a page from our courageous brothers and sisters and begin to live the faith for which they suffer. Recommended reading.--Carolyn R. Scheidies "Author's Choice Reviews" (5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM)