The Martyrs' Torch - the Message of the Columbine Massacre

by Bruce Porter

In every age of history, darkness has threatened to extinguish the light. But also in every age of history, heroes and heroines of the faith rose up to hold high the torch of their testimony--witnesses to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. On a fateful spring day at Columbine High, others lifted up their torch and joined the crimson path of the martyrs' way. We cannot forget their sacrifice. A call is sounding forth from "Who will take up the martyrs' torch which fell from these faithful hands?" Will you?

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

Paperback

First published January 10, 2000

Reviews

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

If it weren't for this book (and Youtube), I would have never known of this event (I was 6 at the time). The author/pastor certainly puts a lot of Christianity into everything, but besides that, this truly is a compelling story. It's sad that things like this happen almost everyday. It's even more sad that not many people know of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold's struggle with depression. I hope more people come to know the true events of the Columbine Massacre.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Rachel's Tears (written by Rachel's mother) about a year before I read this book, and I was so captivated by it that when I found this book I was very excited. The two books have pretty much all the same journal entries and drawings, but The Martyr's Torch is not as much of an inside look of Rachel's life, which I didn't appreciate as much.

[Sheila Coile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good easy read. Interesting and insightful.