Ancient Christian martyrdom: diverse practices, theologies, and traditions
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
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 205 - 230) and index |
| Physical Description: | XIV, 256 S. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-300-15465-8 |