''Jesus Freaks'' is a 1999 book by
DC Talk and
Voice of the Martyrs. The name comes from DC Talk's album and song ''
Jesus Freak'' that they released in 1995. It includes stories and testimonies of
Christians
A Christian () is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians form the largest religious community in the world. The words '' Christ'' and ''C ...
from all over the world, past and present, who have been persecuted, tortured, or martyred for their Christian beliefs. ''Jesus Freaks'' is published by Bethany House ().
Related books were also released including a
blank journaling book ''Jesus Freaks: A Journal'' (2001), a
devotional-style book, ''Live Like a Jesus Freak'' (2001), and a book of Bible verses, ''Promises for a Jesus Freak'' (2001)
Sequel and other related publications
A follow-up volume, ''Jesus Freaks Volume II'', by DC Talk and Voice of the Martyrs was published in 2003.
Voice of the Martyrs released its own stories book ''Extreme Devotion'' in 2002.
Michael Tait
Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 when he was in high school. Both Tait and McKeehan and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the ...
and
TobyMac
Kevin Michael McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His road band is known as Diverse City. Widely regarded as one of the most ...
of DC Talk have also compiled stories in the books ''
Under God'' and ''
Living Under God'' in 2004, published by
WallBuilders.
See also
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List of Christian martyrs
External links
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1999 non-fiction books
American non-fiction books
Books about Christianity
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