The History of Christianity Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

CHAPTER XI.

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MARTYRDOM.

The Martyrdom of Ignatius.――Death of Trajan.――Succession of Adrian.――Infidel Assaults.――Celsus.――The Apology of Quadrat. ――The Martyrdom of Symphorose and her Sons.――Character and Death of Adrian.――Antoninus.――Conversion of Justin Martyr.――His Apology. ――Marcus Aurelius.――Hostility of the Populace.――The Martyrdom of Polycarp.