The Deacon"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 inspriation 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 joy and life in a personal relationship with Christ. This brough her into direct conflict with her superiours and her church training. Elizabeth's eagerness to serve Christ eventually led to her martyrdom." -- |
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Contents
Section 1 | 9 |
Section 2 | 21 |
Section 3 | 45 |
Section 4 | 57 |
Section 5 | 69 |
Section 6 | 77 |
Section 7 | 87 |
Section 8 | 95 |
Section 9 | 111 |
Section 10 | 121 |
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