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Deuteronomy 4:10 KJV

 

Emma Leslie-Church History Series

Salem Ridge Press has republished a series of books about church history by Emma Leslie. A prolific Victorian children’s author, Emma Leslie (1837-1909), whose actual name was Emma Dixon, wrote well over 100 books. She brought a strong Christian emphasis into her writing and many of her books were originally published by the Religious Tract Society.

Junior Church History Books by Emma Leslie

Soldier Fritz and The Enemies He Fought

A STORY OF THE REFORMATION

by Emma Leslie, Illustrated by C. A. Ferrier

Soldier Fritz"Young Fritz wants to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther and be a soldier for the Lord, so he chooses a Bible from the peddler’s pack as his birthday gift. When his father, the Count, goes off to war, however, Fritz and his mother and little sister are forced to ee into the forest to escape being thrown in prison for their new faith. Disguising themselves as commoners, they must trust the Lord as they wait and hope for the Count to rescue them. But how will he ever be able to nd them?"

Soldier Fritz as originally published in 1871 and is republished by Salem Ridge Press. With a softcover, it has 137 pages and it suitable for ages 8 to adult.

Story Setting:  Germany in 1525 - 1526

9780977678693

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Church History Books by Emma Leslie

Glaucia the Greek Slave- A Tale of Athens in the First Century

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by Felter

"After the death of her father, Glaucia is sold to a wealthy Roman family to pay his debts. She tries hard to adjust to her new life but longs to find a God who can love even a slave. Meanwhile, her brother, Laon, struggles to find her and to earn enough money to buy her freedom. But what is the mystery that surrounds their mother’s disappearance years earlier and will they ever be able to read the message in the parchments she left for them?"

Glaucia the Greek Slave was originally published in 1874. With a softcover, it has 270 pages and is suitable for ages 10 to adult.

Story Setting:  Athens in 59 - 64 A.D.

9781934671016

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The Captives-Or, Escape from the Druid Council

By Emma Leslie

The Captives"The Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when he is in need of love and kindness for himself and his beloved little sister. Will he allow Marcinius to help him? And will the gospel of Jesus Christ ever penetrate the brutal religion of the proud Britons?"

Originally published in 1873, The Captives has a softcover with 169 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  Roman England in 66 - 67 A.D.

9781934671030

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Out of the Mouth of the Lion- Or, The Church in the Catacombs

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by Gunston

Out of the Mouth of the Lion"When Flaminius, a high Roman official, takes his wife, Flavia, to the Colosseum to see Christians thrown to the lions, he has no idea the effect it will have. Flavia cannot forget the faith of the martyrs, and finally, to protect her from complete disgrace or even danger, Flaminius requests a transfer to a more remote government post. As he and his family travel to the seven cities of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation, he sees the various responses of the churches to persecution. His attitude toward the despised Christians begins to change, but does he dare forsake the gods of Rome and embrace the Lord Jesus Christ?"

Originally published in 1875, Out of the Mout of the Lion is republished by Salem Ridge Press. It has a softcover with 265 pages and is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  Asia Minor in 163 - 166 A.D.

9781934671054

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Sowing Beside All Waters-A Tale of the World in the Church

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by Gunston

Sowing Beside All Waters"There is newfound freedom from persecution for Christians under the emperor, Constantine, but newfound troubles as well. Errors and pagan ways are creeping into the Church, while many of the most devoted Christians are withdrawing from the world into the desert as hermits and nuns. Quadratus, one of the emperor’s special guards, is concerned over these developments, even in his own family. Then a riot sweeps through the city and Quadratus’ home is ransacked. When he regains consciousness, he finds that his sister, Placidia, is gone. Where is she? And can the Church handle the new freedom, and remain faithful?"

Sowing Beside All Waters was originally published in 1875 and is republished by Salem Ridge Press. With a softcover, it has 264 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  The Roman Empire in 313 - 363 A.D.

9781934671078

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From Bondage to Freedom

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by Sheeres Symmons

From Bondage to Freedom "At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. In Rome and Arabia, the two women and countless others fall into the bondage of man-made religions—will they learn at last to find true freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ alone?"

From Bondage to Freedom was originally published in 1877 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press. With a softcover, it has  272 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  Rome and Ariabia in 594 - 632 A.D.

9780977678686

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The Martyr's Victory-A Story of Danish England

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by W. S. Stacey

The Martyr's Victory"Knowing full well they may die in the attempt, a small band of monks sets out to convert the savage Danes who have laid waste to the surrounding countryside year after year. The monks’ faith is sorely tested as they face opposition from the angry Priest of Odin as well as doubts, sickness and starvation, but their leader, Osric, is unwavering in his attempts to share the “White Christ” with those who reject Him. Then the monks discover a young Christian woman who has escaped being sacrificed to the Danish gods—can she help reach those who had enslaved her and tried to kill her?"

Originally published in 1886, The Martyr's Victory has a softcover and 266 pages. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Story Setting:  Danish England in 879 - 883 A.D.

9781934671092

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Gytha's MessageGytha's Message

By Emma Leslie, Illustrated by C. J. Staniland R. I.

"Having discovered God’s love for her, Gytha, a young slave, longs to escape the violence and cruelty of the world and devote herself to learning more about this God of love. Instead she lives in a Saxon household that despises the name of Christ. Her simple faith and devoted service bring hope and purpose to those around her, especially during the dark days when England is defeated by William the Conqueror. Through all of her trials, can Gytha learn to trust that God often has greater work for us to do in the world than out of it?"

Gytha's Message was originally published in 1885 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press.  It has 222 pages and a softcover.  It is suitable for ages 10 to adult.

Story Setting:  Saxon England in 1053 - 1066 A.D.

9780977678648

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Updated:  04/29/2008