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Christian martyrdom in late antiquity (300-450 AD) : history and discourse, tradition and religious identity

Name: Christian martyrdom in late antiquity (300-450 AD) : history and discourse, tradition and religious identity
ISBN: 9783110263527

Gemeinhardt, Peter, Leemans, Johan

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The present volume's focus lies on the formation of a multifaceted discourse on Christian martyrdom in Late Antiquity. While martyrdom accounts remain a central means of defining Christian identity, new literary genres emerge, e.g., the Lives of Saints (Athanasius on Antony), sermons (the Cappadocians), hymns (Prudentius). Authors like Eusebius of Caesarea and Augustine employ martyrological language and motifs in their writings, while beyond the borders of the Roman Empire, new martyrs' narratives can be found. The volume thus enlarges and specifies our knowledge of this important Christian d.

Categorie:

History - World History

Anno:

2012

Casa editrice:

De Gruyter

Lingua:

english

Pagine:

260

ISBN 10:

3110263521