Cyprian of Carthage
3rd century · c. 200 – 258 · Carthage
Bishop and martyr who wrote on the unity of the church, prayer, and how Christians should endure persecution and plague.
Passages he speaks to
- Bel and the Dragon 1:31
Daniel’s time in the den shows that God protects those who refuse to worship idols. Even when surrounded by hungry lions for days, his faith kept him safe from their teeth, proving that the Lord provides for His servants when they are persecuted for the truth.
Primary texts in English: public-domain edition at CCEL.