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Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome by James DeMille

A young Roman army captain in the third century is confronted by the brutalities endured by Christians. The solidity of their faith in the midst of persecution prompts Marcellus to convert, despite knowing it could cost him his life. Told through fictional characters, Martyr of the Catacombs will help the reader understand the history of the early church and the severe persecution it experienced.

A Gripping Tale of Early Christian Courage in a Pagan World Drunk on Power, Blood, and Idols!!

When you open Martyr of the Catacombs, you are not stepping into a quiet little religious novel — you are stepping into the Roman Empire at full throttle, a world that looks shockingly like our own: pagan, violent, entertained by blood, and hostile to a faith it cannot control. James DeMille’s classic story reads like a script ripped straight from the pages of the King James Bible, especially those prophetic passages warning the Church of suffering, persecution, and the relentless conflict between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of God.

A Soldier Sent to Destroy the Christians Meets the One They Live and Die For

At the center of the story is Marcellus, a high-born Roman captain sent into the catacombs to investigate this strange, stubborn group calling themselves “Christians.” What he finds is not sedition — but supernatural peace, unshakeable hope, and a faith strong enough to defy the emperor’s sword.

Just as the Apostle Paul was confronted by the risen Lord on the Damascus Road, Marcellus is confronted not by blazing light, but by the blazing faith of believers who can say with Paul:
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21)

Their courage isn’t foolishness — it’s conviction. Their fearlessness isn’t rebellion — it’s faith. And the Roman Empire, with all its pomp, its armies, and its savage entertainments, cannot fathom it.