are oftentimes uncomfortably silent on the issue of persecution. From personal experience, I have seen a reticence among pastors, professors, and publishers when it comes to speaking out or trying to understand Christian persecution. Nevertheless, I think persecution is on the minds of more Christians than church leaders recognize. My hope is that this book will do more than strengthen and encourage my fellow Christians; my hope is that it will also awaken Christian leaders to the reality of Christian
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