In the Face of Death
The TRUE Story of Perpetua and Felicity Perpetua was a young woman of noble birth, raised amidst the opulence of Carthage, a bustling Roman province in North Africa. Her family’s wealth was evident in their fine clothing, the many servants who attended them, and their grand home at the city’s heart. Carthage was a crossroads of culture, Roman power, and local tradition, a city alive with commerce, politics, and religion. Yet in the midst of such worldly abundance, Perpetua’s nephesh , her whole soul, hungered for something eternal. She longed for a truth that would not fade, a peace that would surpass the pleasures and comforts of her noble life. As Scripture instructs: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” ( Matthew 6:33 ) . It was this pull toward God that shaped the course of her life, guiding her toward the One who is the ultimate source of peace and joy. Her journey to faith was not without struggle. Perpetua knew the al...