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Living Martyrs In Late Antiquity And Beyond
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Author : Diane Shane Fruchtman
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-02-01
Living Martyrs In Late Antiquity And Beyond written by Diane Shane Fruchtman and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-01 with History categories.
This book demonstrates that living martyrdom was an important spiritual aspiration in the late antique Latin west and argues that, consequently, attempts to define, study, or locate martyrdom must move away from conceptualizations that require or center on death. After an introduction that traces the persistence of "living martyrs" as real objects of spiritual devotion and emulation across the span of Christian history and discusses why such martyrs have been overlooked, the book focuses on three significant authors from the late ancient Latin west for whom martyrdom did not require death: the Spanish poet Prudentius (c. 348–413), the senator-turned-ascetic Paulinus of Nola (353–431), and the influential North African bishop Augustine of Hippo (354–430). Through historically and literarily contextualized close readings of their work, this book shows that each of these three authors attempted to create a new paradigm of martyrdom focused on living, rather than dying, for God. By focusing on these living martyrs, we are able to see more clearly the aspirations and agendas of those who promoted them as martyrs and how their martyrological discourse illuminates the variety of ways that martyrdom is and can be mobilized (in any era) to construct new, community-creating worldviews. Living Martyrs in Late Antiquity and Beyond is an important resource for historians of Christianity, scholars of religious studies, and anyone interested in exploring or understanding martyrological discourse. The Introduction of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Living Martyrs
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Author : James F. Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1997
Living Martyrs written by James F. Fisher and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Living Martyrs details the life histories of two important Nepalis, Tanka Prasad Acharya and his wife Rewanta Kumari. Tanka Prasad was the founder of the first Nepali political party, and was imprisoned for ten years for his complicity in a plot to overthrow the Ranas. This is his story of a crusade against the autocratic Rana regime: it is also the story of Rewanta Kumari's struggle to keep the family together during the years of oppression and to further her husband's efforts in bringing an end to the rule of the Ranas. The author presents the life experiences of the Archaryas as narrated to him, which makes the book an excellent interactive biography. The parallel narratives of Tanka Prasad and Rewanta Kumari illustrate the gendered nature of history. James Fisher highlights the importance of oral narratives in the reconstruction of a balanced account of the past. Living Martyrs presents an overview of the various theoretical positions in the study of resistance. This book is a rich source for Nepali culture and a view of Nepali history from the political underside.
Living Martyrs In Late Antiquity And Beyond
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Author : Diane Shane Fruchtman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Living Martyrs In Late Antiquity And Beyond written by Diane Shane Fruchtman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Christian literature, Early categories.
"This book demonstrates that living martyrdom was an important spiritual aspiration in the late antique Latin west, and argues that, consequently, attempts to define, study, or locate martyrdom must move away from conceptualizations that require or center on death. After an introduction that traces the persistence of "living martyrs" as real objects of spiritual devotion and emulation across the span of Christian history and discusses why such martyrs have been overlooked, the book focuses on three significant authors from the late ancient Latin west for whom martyrdom did not require death: the Spanish poet Prudentius (c. 348-413), the senator-turned-ascetic Paulinus of Nola (353-431), and the influential North African bishop Augustine of Hippo (354-430). Through historically and literarily contextualized close readings of their work, this book shows that each of these three authors attempted to create a new paradigm of martyrdom focused on living, rather than dying, for God. By focusing on these living martyrs we are able to see more clearly the aspirations and agendas of those who promoted them as martyrs, and how their martyrological discourse illuminates the variety of ways that martyrdom is and can be mobilized (in any era) to construct new, community-creating worldviews. Living Martyrs in Late Antiquity is an important resource for historians of Christianity, scholars of religious studies, and anyone interested in exploring or understanding martyrological discourse"--
The Martyr S Oath
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Author : Johnnie Moore
language : en
Publisher: NavPress
Release Date : 2017-10-10
The Martyr S Oath written by Johnnie Moore and has been published by NavPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-10 with Religion categories.
Be Inspired by Amazing Eyewitness Stories of Hope and Courage from the Persecuted Church We are witnessing an astonishing escalation in Christian persecution like we have rarely seen since the first century. Some estimate that every five minutes, a Christian is martyred for his or her faith. Countries like Egypt have experienced more Christian persecution in the last five years than in the previous six hundred years combined. And who could have missed the atrocities of ISIS in Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, and the continued persecution of Christians in North Korea? Johnnie Moore, like many American Christians, didn’t fully appreciate the extent of what was going on—until he witnessed the graduation of theology students in India. Unlike graduation ceremonies in America—where feel-good speeches made by visiting celebrities are common—this one featured a remarkable oath. It wasn’t an oath to excel or succeed. It was an oath to be willing to die, if necessary, for the cause of Christ. This was no empty promise. This was a choice, choosing the eternal over the temporal. Johnnie knew he was witnessing a raw, first-century Christianity that his comfortable American version had shielded him from. “For the first time, I really understand my faith,” says Johnnie Moore. Now, he’s on a mission to give this same experience to others. He and his team have crisscrossed the world, recorders in hand, gathering eyewitness accounts from dozens of people who survived persecution—and the stories of some who didn’t. Join Johnnie Moore on this compelling journey to the heart of the Christian faith.
Fox S Book Of Martyrs A History Of The Lives Sufferings And Triumphant Deaths Of The Early Christian And Protestant Martyrs
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Author : William Byron Forbush
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2013-04-16
Fox S Book Of Martyrs A History Of The Lives Sufferings And Triumphant Deaths Of The Early Christian And Protestant Martyrs written by William Byron Forbush and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-16 with Religion categories.
This vintage work contains a detailed treatise on the early Christian and Protestant martyrs, with information on their history and lives. This concise and comprehensive text will greatly appeal to those with an interest in important Christian figures, and will be of special interest to theology students. Written in clear, simple language and full of interesting insights into the lives of these seminal individuals, this text makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature, and is one not to be missed by the discerning collector. The sections of this book include: St. Stephen, James the Great, Phillip, Matthew, James the Less, Matthias, Andrew, St Mark, Peter, Paul, Jude, Bartholomew, Thomas, Luke, Simon, John, The First Persecutions, The Fourth Persecutions, etcetera. We are republishing this antiquarian volume now complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
Let Us Die That We May Live
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Author : Pauline Allen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-12-08
Let Us Die That We May Live written by Pauline Allen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-08 with History categories.
This book presents fresh, lively translations of fourteen such homilies, the majority for the first time in English. The homilies were delivered in some of the main cities of the Greek East of the later Roman Empire, by well-known figures such as Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa and John Chrysostom, as well as the equally gifted preachers Asterius of Amasea and Hesychius of Jerusalem. 'Let us die that we may live' offers an approachable, surprising, and not always reverent insight into the life of the Early Church. It reveals the full importance of the martyr homily in terms of style, treatment of its subject, and social and liturgical issues, in a way that will be useful across disciplines such as theology, classical studies, and religion.
An Abridgment Of The Book Of Martyrs To Which Are Prefixed The Living Testimonies Of The Church Of God And Faithful Martyrs In Different Ages Of The World And The Corrupt Fruits Of The False Church In The Time Of The Apostacy
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Author : John Foxe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1810
An Abridgment Of The Book Of Martyrs To Which Are Prefixed The Living Testimonies Of The Church Of God And Faithful Martyrs In Different Ages Of The World And The Corrupt Fruits Of The False Church In The Time Of The Apostacy written by John Foxe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1810 with Christian martyrs categories.
Early Christian Martyr Stories
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Author : Bryan M. Litfin
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Early Christian Martyr Stories written by Bryan M. Litfin and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with Religion categories.
Personal narratives are powerful instruments for teaching, both for conveying information and for forming character. The martyrdom accounts preserved in the literature of early Christianity are especially intense and dramatic. However, these narratives are not readily available and are often written in intimidating prose, making them largely inaccessible for the average reader. This introductory text brings together key early Christian martyrdom stories in a single volume, offering new, easy-to-read translations and expert commentary. An introduction and explanatory notes accompany each translation. The book not only provides a vivid window into the world of early Christianity but also offers spiritual encouragement and inspiration for Christian life today.
An Abridgement Of The Book Of Martyrs
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Author : John Foxe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1810
An Abridgement Of The Book Of Martyrs written by John Foxe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1810 with Church history categories.
The Spiritualiity Of Martyrdom
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Author : Servais Pinckaers
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2016-05-06
The Spiritualiity Of Martyrdom written by Servais Pinckaers and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-06 with Religion categories.
Since the publication in English of his masterwork, The Sources of Christian Ethics, Servais Pinckaers has become the preferred guide for English-speaking students of Catholic moral theology. This late Belgian Dominican has made themes such as Beatitude, happiness, virtue, and freedom for excellence standard features of classroom instruction in ethics, moral theology, and catechesis. Father Pinckaers's new directions in moral theology came none too soon to Anglo-American moral thought, which otherwise would have become submerged completely under the waves of one kind of relativism or another. Instead of enabling cheap escapes from moral truth, Father Pinckaers directs his students to the Sermon on the Mount. There they discover that those who suffer persecution for justice's sake are called blessed or happy. This suffering may even lead to death. The present volume completes Sources. It gives us a theological account of Christian martyrdom. Authentic martyrs testify to the highest meaning that God inscribes into the moral life. In a word, nothing should deter the Christian from choosing God. No one completes a Christian life without becoming, at least, a martyr for charity. -- from back cover.