Christian Martyrdom in Russia; Persecution of the Spirit Wrestlers or Doukhobortsi in the Caucasus

""Christian Martyrdom in Russia"" is a historical account of the persecution of the Doukhobortsi, also known as the Spirit Wrestlers, in the Caucasus region of Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Vladimir Tchertkoff, a Russian journalist and political activist, the book documents the brutal treatment of the Doukhobortsi by the Russian government and the Orthodox Church, who saw them as a threat to their authority. The Doukhobortsi were a pacifist Christian sect who rejected the authority of the state and the church, and believed in the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit. They refused to serve in the military or to pay taxes, which led to their persecution by the Russian authorities. Tchertkoff describes the violent suppression of their religious practices, including the burning of their homes and the forced resettlement of their communities. Despite the persecution, the Doukhobortsi remained committed to their beliefs and refused to renounce their faith. Many were imprisoned, tortured, and killed for their refusal to comply with the demands of the government and the church. Tchertkoff's book is a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of the Doukhobortsi in the face of oppression, and a reminder of the importance of religious freedom and tolerance in any society.1897. Containing a concluding chapter and letter by Leo Tolstoy. Tchertkoff writes with the intent of bringing to light the suffering of the Russian Doukhobortsi (Spirit-Wrestlers) who were persecuted and martyred as a result of their religious beliefs. Contents: The Spirit-Wrestlers; The Spirit-Wrestlers One Hundred Years Ago; The Character and Principles of the Spirit-Wrestlers Today; Military Prisoners Lebedeff and Companions; The Burning of Arms June 1895, and The Execution; Conscription, Arrests, Imprisonments, Exile; and Present Condition of Those Who were Banished, etc. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.