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(Referring to the death of Stephen in the Holy Bible): The Martyrdom of Stephen was and is so important for the fact that he was the first martyr for the sake of Jesus Christ after he (Christ Jesus) had been crucified.

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Why has martyrdom become so important to Shia Muslims the partisans of Ali?

Because Shia Islam is a political religion and does not abuse martyrdom for political greeds of dictators or does not remove martyrdom from Islam to Dictators be in welfare.


Which apostle saw the martyrdom of St. Stephen?

The Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) witnessed the martyrdom of St. Stephen. He approved of Stephen's execution and went on to become one of the most influential figures in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.


Was Stephen teaching about Jesus?

A:According to Acts of the Apostles, Stephen was preachiing about Jesus, and this led to his martyrdom. Surprisingly, the otherwise unknown Stephen was the first Christian martyr, while Peter seems to have been left alone at this stage. Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen.


What saint saw the martyrdom of Saint Stephen?

Saul of Tarsus, later known as Saint Paul, witnessed and approved of the execution of Saint Stephen.


Was Stephen was the first Christian to die for his faith?

Stephen is most probably the first Christian martyr. His death certainly is the first Christian martyrdom recorded.


How old was Saint Stephen the Martyr when he died?

A:Acts of the Apostles contains a brief account of Stephen being appointed a deacon of the early church and of his subsequent martyrdom, but does not tell how old he was. Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen, in whcih case it is a moot point how old he was.


Where was St Stephen buried?

A:Saint Stephen is mentioned nowhere outside Acts of the Apostles, which provides no information about the burial of Stephen. Doubts have even been raised about the account of Stephen. Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen. So, we certainly do not know where he was buried, and it is possible that he never really existed.


Who provided text of Stephen's address and the story of his martyrdom?

The text of Stephen's address and the story of his martyrdom are found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the book of Acts, chapter 7. Luke, the author of the book of Acts, recorded these events as part of the early history of the Christian church.


What is the theme and summary of the ballad saint Stephen an king herod?

The ballad "Saint Stephen and King Herod" explores the biblical story of the martyrdom of Saint Stephen at the hands of King Herod. The theme centers on religious persecution, martyrdom, and the clash between faith and worldly power. The summary typically follows the narrative of Saint Stephen's unwavering faith in the face of persecution and his eventual martyrdom, illustrating the power of faith in the face of adversity and injustice.


How old was Stephen when was stoned?

The stoning of Stephen is mentioned only in Acts of the Apostles, which does not mention his age. The Jewish historian, Josephus does not mention the stoning of Stephen at all, although he does tell of the very similar story of James being stoned.Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the existence and martyrdom of Stephen. So we can never establish how old Stephen was when he was killed.


What follower of Jesus stood by and watched the martyrdom of Stephen?

A:According to Acts 7:58, Saul, later known as Paul, stood by the clothes of the people who went to stone Stephen. In commenting on whether this really happened, Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen. Otherwise, the story of Stephen was written as an introduction to Saul as the callow youth who supported stoning of Stephen but was unwilling to participate like a man.


Can you give me a sentence using the word martyrdom?

The following sentence correctly uses "martyrdom": St. Stephen of the early Church was stoned to death for refusing to renounce his faith, and his martyrdom has been an inspiration to Christians throughout the centuries. The definition of martyrdom, according to Dictionary.com is: (n) The conditions, suffering, or death of a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.