Ancient Christian martyrdom: diverse practices, theologies, and traditions
Introduction -- Cultural contexts: the good death and the self-conscious sufferer -- Asia Minor: imitating Christ -- Rome: contesting philosophy -- Gaul: the victors of Vienne and Lyons -- Roman North Africa: apocalyptic ascent -- Alexandria: Clement and the true martyr -- Conclusion
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Haven [Conn.]
Yale University Press
2012
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| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Moss, Candida R., 1978-, Ancient Christian martyrdom] (2015) (Lieu, Judith, 1951 -)
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| Series/Journal: | The Anchor Yale Bible reference library
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| Further subjects: | B
Martyrdom
Christianity
History
B Persecution History Early church, ca. 30-600 B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 |
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Volltext (Verlag) |
| Summary: | Introduction -- Cultural contexts: the good death and the self-conscious sufferer -- Asia Minor: imitating Christ -- Rome: contesting philosophy -- Gaul: the victors of Vienne and Lyons -- Roman North Africa: apocalyptic ascent -- Alexandria: Clement and the true martyr -- Conclusion |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-230) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 0300154658 |