9: Perpetua (d. ca. 202)
In this famous quotation from Christian History Institute's In Context series, Perpetua, a young Christian mother in Carthage, explains how her prison became a palace.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/perpetua/

8: Justin Martyr (ca. 100 – ca. 165)
In this famous quote from Christian History Institute's In Context series, the Christian philosopher Justin Martyr, writing an apology to the emperor, declares Christians cannot be harmed.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/justin/

7: Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (ca. 70 – ca. 155)
In a famous quote from Christian History Institute's in context series, Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, refuses to deny the Lord Jesus Christ even to save his life, and burns for it.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/polycarp/

6: Mathetes (fl. 2nd Century)
In a famous quote from Christian History Institute's In Context series, Mathetes writes to Diognetus, comparing Christians in the world to the soul in the body.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/mathetes/

The Passion of the Holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas | Christian History Institute
The "diary" or "confession" of the martyr Perpetua as retold in modern English by Christian History Institute.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/torchlighters/perpetua-feature/perpetuas-passion/

Perpetua Feature | Christian History Institute
Feature page with synopsis of the Torchlighter animated DVD "The Perpetua Story," a christian heroine for children, with links to study guides, activities, a preview and more.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/torchlighters/perpetua-feature/

5. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (d. ca. 100) | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's "In Context" provides the background of the martyr Ignatius of Antioch's famous saying, "I am the wheat of God and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts..."
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/ignatius/

4. John the Evangelist (fl. 1st Century) | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's "In Context" describes the background and significance of John's most famous verse, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes on him should not perish but have everlasting life."
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/john/

3. Paul (died ca. 65). | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's "In Context" explains why Paul wrote his quotable saying, "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am nothing."
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/paul/

2. Peter (died. ca. A.D 64) | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's "In Context" describes the background and significance of Peter's quotable saying, "You are the Christ."
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/peter-quote/