Christian Martyrdom in Late Antiquity History and Discourse, Tradition and Religious Identity

The present volumes̀ 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 Cappadocia...

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Formato: Electrónico
Idioma:Indeterminado
Publicado: Berlin : De Gruyter 2012.
Colección:OAPEN Library.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:The present volumes̀ 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 martyrs̀ narratives can be found. The volume thus enlarges and specifies our knowledge of this important Christian discourse.
Descripción Física:1 recurso electrónico
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9783110263510
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