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The world would see that even death could not separate the Waldenses from their God. Follow the history of these people as they are compared to the dedicated eagle parents.
The story of the Waldenses is one of the greatest spiritual sagas the world has ever known, yet few people have heard of them. Their story deserves to be told because, in spite of terrible persecution, their heritage is still alive and well today. They were devout Christians who tried to follow the original teachings of Jesus to the best of their abilities. The Church had different views and opposed them, including the Waldenses' efforts to translate the Bible out of Latin so that common people could read it. This book tells of their struggle to survive against a much larger and more powerful foe. It is told from the Waldenses' point of view, despite the previous belief that all we had known about them was written by their enemies.
The Waldenses are famous for standing as unmoved as the Italian Alps that sheltered them. How did they remain so firm in their faith when the armies of the Roman church hunted them like animals? What gave them the courage to spread their faith at the risk of their lives? The Waldenses were among the world's first believers in freedom. They wanted freedom to study; freedom to worship; freedom to teach others; and most of all, freedom to believe. These dramatic stories illustrate the joys and challenges faced by the Waldensian people. Accompanied by detailed drawings, they give today's reader a realistic view of daily life for these faithful people in the Dark Ages. As you read, you will be inspired to greater faithfulness, and deeper gratitude. Along the way, you will come to understand the secrets that strengthened the Waldenses to stand for God no matter what.