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Polycarp Martyrdom Epistle Extracts Discussed
A fragment from a historical Epistle considers Polycarp and Smyrna’s martyrdom. It cites Dr. Cave and Bishop Wake translations and notes Polycarp’s restraint before death, contrasting evangelical martyrdom with sensational self-sacrifice and recounting the riot against Christians labeled atheists.
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Crescens
Jesus Christ
Dr. Cave
Bishop Wake
Jesus
Polycarp
Smyrna
Philomelium
Lycaonia
Quintus
Phrygia
Christ