The authorities come for the former bishop of Smyrna; he refuses to make pagan sacrifices.
Martyr means “witness”. Polycarp was one of the first.
Written by his followers, who saw it happen.
Note the vivid details of these excerpts: 
Polycarp followed the example of Bishop Ignatius of Antioch.
We have letters that Ignatius wrote to many Christian communities
…on his journey to face the lions in Rome.
Ignatius met Polycarp on his way. 
A Concise Statement/Defense of Early 2nd Century Christian Beliefs and Practices, for Emps. Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius.
Justin trained in philosophy before his conversion.
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Tertullian is another good one; I prefer Justin’s style. 
Gregory writes in honor of his teacher:
One of the most influential Christian thinkers in history,
From Alexandria, the intellectual capital of the ancient world.
G. focuses on Origen’s character, his virtues and his pedagogy. 
The child in that painting below is not Jesus, but his mother, Mary
This text tells this story: the birth and life of Mary before the arrival of Jesus.
#1 source for early Chr. interest/beliefs about Mary.
Attributed to the Apostle. 
Amazing story about a Christian lady and her friends, in Roman Carthage, Africa.
He has a series of poignant dreams before his final competition in the arena.
His death scene is gripping, unforgettable and 100% realistic, unlike many martyr stories. 
Fascinating portrait of a very talented aristocratic Christian family,
Macrina is the eldest daughter.
For his brother, Saint Gregory of Nyssa, outstanding orator, theologian, bishop and critic of slavery.
Saint Basil the Great (another brother) also appears. 
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