Augustine, Martyrdom, and the Exemplary Rhetoric of History

While martyrdom is a powerful cultural symbol for early Christianity, those seeking to encourage emulation of the martyrs in the post-Constantinian period face a special problem: how can Christians imitate those who died under imperial persecution when they now live in a period of imperial privilege...

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Main Author: Ployd, Adam (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Johns Hopkins Univ. Press 2020
In: Journal of early Christian studies
Year: 2020, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 423-441
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint 354-430 / Christian persecution / Martyr / Example / Immitation
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
KCD Hagiography; saints
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