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Explore the history of early Christianity with The Roman Martyrs from Oxford University Press. This scholarly work provides translations of forty Latin passiones of saints martyred in or near Rome before the year 312. The collection includes well-known figures such as SS. Agnes, Sebastian, and Laurence, alongside lesser-known saints from the Roman ecclesiastical landscape. Each translation is supported by an individual introduction and commentary to provide historical context. A comprehensive introductory section also explains the specific characteristics of this early Christian literary genre, making it a valuable resource for studying the period before the peace of the Church.

Key Features

Oxford University Press provides translations for forty Latin passiones of saints martyred in Rome or its near environs.

The text covers the historical period before the peace of the Church around 312.

Each translated passion includes an individual introduction and commentary for deeper study.

The book features well-known saints like SS. Agnes, Sebastian, and Laurence.

An included introduction describes the principal features of this specific genre of Christian literature.

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Release Date
14 December 2017
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16 April 2017

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