The Deacon

By Myron S. Augsburger, Marcia Augsburger Kincanon

Subjects: Sixteenth century, Martyrs, Biography, Mennonites, Anabaptists

Description: This is the story of Elizabeth Dirks, an Anabaptist martyr who lived and died in the Netherlands in the sixteenth century. Her story is an inspiration to all. Left as a virtual orphan at a convent, trained as a nun, Elizabeth questioned the meaning of life until she found satisfaction and eternal life in a personal relationship with Christ. This brought her into direct conflict with her superiors and her church training. Elizabeth's eagerness to serve Christ eventually led to her martyrdom. ~ from the back cover