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Routledge - Martyrdom and Noble Death Selected Texts

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Explore the complex history of public sacrifice with Martyrdom and Noble Death. This volume from the Context of Early Christianity series examines how different cultures viewed the end of life. While modern society often avoids discussions of death, this collection reveals a historical period where public self-sacrifice was frequently seen as a heroic act. Through a variety of pagan, Jewish, and Christian sources, readers can study the different perspectives held in antiquity. You will find accounts of Romans admiring heroic ends in battle or the arena, the tradition of Socrates-style suicide, and the ways in which Jews and Christians commemorated those who died during religious persecutions. This book provides a deep look into the social and religious attitudes that shaped the ancient world, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history, sociology, and religious studies.

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Examines the phenomenon of noble death through diverse pagan, Jewish, and Christian sources.

Provides historical context on how public self-sacrifice was perceived in ancient societies.

Includes accounts of Roman views on heroic ends in the arena and on the battlefield.

Explores the tradition of philosophical suicide following the example of Socrates.

Details how early Christian and Jewish communities commemorated their religious heroes.

Part of the Routledge Context of Early Christianity series for academic study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415138906
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 February 2002
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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