"Jesus Freaks" is a compilation of the compelling stories of people who have chosen faith in Christ over preserving their own life. Patterned after the famous Fox's Book of Martyrs, it makes every Christian wonder if we could be strong enough to stand up for our faith in the same way. My major problem with this book is that it includes stories of the martyrdom of the apostles. In telling the stories, the book gives details from Scripture which are fairly accurate, ut then adds details about their actual deaths which, in most cases is speculation based on tradition. Yet the book never delineates between the two. Tradition says Peter was crucified upside down but we don't know that for sure, yet the book tells the story as if it really happened, as if it were just as accurate as the telling of Peter's escape from prison as recorded in Acts 12. So I found myself asking, "If I can't trust the stories told about Biblical characters, how much can I trust the accounts of the other martyrs? Can I trust the the information given in quotes is accurate? How much of this book is fluffed up? I don't doubt one bit that Christians have been martyred; I merely question the accuracy of the reporting in this book. So, while it is worthwhile to read, I would say, read with caution and a questioning mind.

This book serves its purpose in reminding us of those Christian soldiers who gave their lives to further the gospel of Christ down through time to where it stands today.

My family and I do devotion 4-5 nights a week together, chpater by chapter. As we go through the Bible I like to pick up various devotions that are Bible based, but inspirational or fun to read afterward, as we consider the Word being applied where the rubber meets the road.

One section a night takes about a 100 nights. As there are nearly that many mini 3 pages bio's of those who have gone before us.
This one has been great for that purpose speaking to the hearts of children, youth, adult alike.
Reminding us of our real call and walk is not being about ourselves, but as Luke 9:23 calls us to. To Deny ourselves, Due to self, and Follow Jesus. What a grand adventure that is! So many times we think dying sacrificing our lives for the gospel sake is the ultimate. Sometimes it is. But Ohhh to be a living sacrifice for a lifetime (Romans 12:1-2) What a call that is.
So pick up this book and may it encourage you to be in Thee Book living for Jesus. More and more every day.

Read this with my son and it only took us almost exactly two years. Haha It’s beautiful and heavy and sparked many conversations. I’m in awe what Christians go through in other countries but know that it might not be long before some of things we read are closer to home.

This book was a great book for those people who want to be encouraged by others stories. I found that this book has encouraged me to stay steadfast in my faith. The stories in this book truely were about Jesus Freaks! People who stood up for their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, even to the point of death and great torture. I liked the references to bible verses that were encouraging, one of the bible verses they had in it was my confirmation verse so I was really encouraged by that as well. I really recommend this book for people who want to defend their faith and want to strengthen their faith.

This is not Foxe's Book of Martyrs. I say that before some nut begins to compare the two. Foxe's book is a genuine classic that should be required reading. This is a very good book that deals with the death of (mostly) modern day Christians. I will warn you that if you read this book you will feel small. Most of today's Christian complain about the price of gas and milk and talk about what great tribulation they go through at work because the boss expects them to do their jobs. Jesus Freaks talks about those who have been imprisoned, tortured and killed because of what they believe. They gladly went to the grave holding on to their belief in Christ. If all Christians had that kind of faith the world would have already been converted. Every one ought to check this book out, it is an easy read but it speaks volumes to the heart.

cleverly packaged as a hip foxe's for my generation, worn pages like my jeans, add a couple fresh stories, boom! you've got a hit with 18-35s

This is a book about people who stood their ground, when other people might have fled. I like to think my faith would let me stand if I were in their place, but I'm not sure if I could. Excellant book.

i never actually finished this book, but i love it i love it i love it for its recognition of jesus freaks. very compelling to read esp when in high school (when i picked it up).

Read this when I was a teenager and then read over and over again-Never gets old. Full of powerful stories of people who loved God with everything they had-literally. Think of this as a modern rendition of Foxes Book of Martyrs.

I read this book quite a few years ago. More than 10 years ago. It was a very good book. Inspiring and kept me well engaged. It was a collection of different people's testimonies about what God had done for them personally. Their stories were captivating. I remember not being able to put the book down once I started. Good read!

Book Review 4
DC Talk and The Voice Of The Martyrs
Jesus Freaks
tHave you ever been persecuted, hated, and even tortured by others just because of your faith and belief in Jesus Christ and God? Have ever been afraid of revealing or telling others in you believe in God and Jesus? Thousands of Christian Martyrs around the world experience the same things everyday. Some of the greatest martyrs who died standing up for Jesus Christ are in the book Jesus Freaks. The Stories of these martyrs are inspiring, they have many references to the Scripture, and the stories themselves are interesting to read about.

tThese stories are meant to inspire readers and teach us from the examples of others who did it right by hanging on to Jesus and Jesus alone, through even the hardest trial of their lives. One of the stories shows alot of that like the story of Anila and Perveen. Two girls about 17/18 years old who live in Pakistan and they are brutally tortured and killed for what they believe in. Anila converted Perveen who was Muslim into Christianity. Perveen’s parents strongly disapproved of this and tried to force her back to her old Religion, but she ran and her parents called the police and they arrested Alina and her pastor. She was beaten and tortured for the entire day and was released. Months later Perveen’s parents found her and they sent her brother to kill Perveen. Then Alina was arrested again and suffered more for a month and through thousands of prayers around the world she was released and acquitted of all charges. To this very day she hides from the radical Muslims strong in the Lord who has given her the strength to carry on doing God’s will.

Real life events that are happening today have been foretold by God thousands of years ago. Things like economy crash, new world order, even natural disasters have all been predicted by the Bible for the Ending of Days. That however is not the only thing that has been referenced in the Bible, peoples’ lives. In Jesus Freaks the stories that they have are somehow references to the Bible that show that the Bible is the truth and everything that has been said in the Bible is coming to reality. Like the story of Alina and Perveen, Perveen was killed by her own brother, because she converted and her own father approved of it. Jesus says, “Brothers will give their own brothers to be killed, and fathers will give their own children to be killed. Children will fight against their own parents and have them put to death. All people who keep their faith until the end will be saved”(Mathew 10:21,22). Doesn’t the same thing Jesus say happen in the World today?

tPeople around the world Muslim, Atheist, Jewish, Catholic, everyday people who don’t have a care for Religion, all sizes, race, people, and colors have all found God and Jesus Christ. The stories in which they converted and have stayed with the Lord are amazing and interesting to read about the power of God at work. Ivan was a Private in the Soviet Union during the cold war. He always believed in God and sang in worship to God, but everyday he was interrogated by the Communists who tried to re-educate him into believing in there Atheist ways of Science. When an Angel descended to Earth to see him the Angel gave him encouraging words from God to not be afraid because he was with him. Then he grew even stronger and happier in the Lord and told of God to his comrades in the barracks. Soon they were converted, but then his officers tried to strip him of his faith and ordered him stand in the cold Russian winter in a summer uniform until he renounced his faith. He stood there for an entire day praying and praising the lord. He was cold but never died, for God was with him and he never gave up on God and for twelve nights he was ordered to do the same thing. Soon however the communists killed him and he is now in heaven enjoying the riches he earned. His experience in life has inspired me never to lose faith in God no matter what happens to me.

tI loved this book for its inspirational text and stories I have read, my new view of the world, and for helping me to stay stronger in God. I recommend it to everyone so they may to read about the greatness of God through real life stories and events that happened in people’s lives and they may develop a relationship or a stronger one with the Lord. I rate this great piece of work a Five Out Of Five and I pray you find this book as great as I do. It is an interesting, spiritual, and inspiring ride that shows you what is truely happening in the lives of Christians in countries who oppose it or even God. I ask that you pray for these countries and people so that one day they to may find the joy and love of the Lord and pray for all those who suffer by them so God may give them the strength to over come there obstacles. Enjoy the novel and may God bless you through your lives.