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Author : Naomi Mitchison
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2010-07-01
The Blood Of The Martyrs written by Naomi Mitchison and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-01 with Fiction categories.
Introduced by Donald Smith. Set in Rome during Nero’s reign of terror, The Blood of the Martyrs is a disciplined historical novel tracing the destruction of one cell of the early church. With a cast of slaves, ordinary Roman people, exiles and entertainers, it is thorough in its historical interpretation and in its determination to make the past accessible and readable. Written in 1938-9, the novel contains many symbolic parallels to the rise of European fascism in the 1930s and the desperate plight of persecuted minorities such as the Jews and the left-wing activists with whom Naomi Mitchison personally campaigned at the time. With the invasion of Britain a real possibility, she felt compelled to write a testament to the power of human solidarity which, even faced with death, can overcome the worst that human evil can achieve. The Blood of the Martyrs is the least autobiographical of Mitchison’s major works of fiction, yet, with its implicit credo, is her most passionately self-revealing. ‘ . . . when a novelist is historically faithful in these treacherous waters of the human psyche, the results are tremendous. As a twentieth-century woman, it no doubt hurt Naomi Mitchison a good deal to describe the savagery of the early Christian persecution in The Blood of the Martyrs . . . But it is the pain that gives the history its lifeblood. The imagination that is a novelist’s fuel must be harnessed to serve history as history was, not as anyone wishes it had been.’ Joanna Trollope
The Blood Of Martyrs
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Author : Joyce E. Salisbury
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-05-09
The Blood Of Martyrs written by Joyce E. Salisbury and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-09 with Religion categories.
In The Blood of Martyrs Joyce E. Salisbury chronicles the many spectacles of violent martyrdom that took place during the first three centuries of the Christian era, describing the role of martyrdom in the development of the early Church, as well as its continuing influence on many of today's ideas. Salisbury shows through the engaging stories of the martyrs introduced in each chapter, how their legacy continues to shape contemporary ideas. Discussing modern martyrdom the book elicits deep lessons for the present from the ancient past and outlining the possibility of a religious future without violence. In The Blood of Martyrs, Salisbury brings to life this tumultuous time in late antiquity and sheds invaluable light on religious violence, modern martyrs, and self-sacrifice.
By Their Blood
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Author : James Hefley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
By Their Blood written by James Hefley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The moving true stories of modern martyrs all over the world are brought to life in this newly revised edition.
Green Monk Blood Of Martyrs
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Author : Brandon Dayton
language : en
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date : 2018-09-26
Green Monk Blood Of Martyrs written by Brandon Dayton and has been published by Image Comics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-26 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
The thrilling continuation of the YALSA award-winning comic by BRANDON DAYTON. In a mythical Russia, a mysterious young boy is raised by an order of monks. As he grows to manhood, bizarre dreams and the call of destiny disturb the ideals of brotherhood and peace that define his idyllic home.
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Author : Naomi 1897-1999 Mitchison
language : en
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Release Date : 2021-09-10
The Blood Of The Martyrs written by Naomi 1897-1999 Mitchison and has been published by Hassell Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-10 with categories.
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Author : Stephen Vincent Benet
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-11-16
The Blood Of The Martyrs written by Stephen Vincent Benet and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-16 with categories.
The man who expected to be shot lay with his eyes open, staring at the upper left-hand corner of his cell. He was fairly well over his last beating, and they might come for him any time now. There was a yellow stain in the cell corner near the ceiling; he had liked it at first, then disliked it; now he was coming back to liking it again. He could see it more clearly with his glasses on, but he only put on his glasses for special occasions now-the first thing in the morning, and when they brought the food in, and for interviews with the General. The lenses of the glasses had been cracked in a beating some months before, and it strained his eyes to wear them too long. Fortunately, in his present life he had very few occasions demanding clear vision. But, nevertheless, the accident to his glasses worried him, as it worries all near-sighted people. You put your glasses on the first thing in the morning and the world leaps into proportion; if it does not do so, something is wrong with the world.
The Blood Of Martyrs The Impact And Memory Of Ancient Violence
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Author : Joyce E. Salisbury
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2004
The Blood Of Martyrs The Impact And Memory Of Ancient Violence written by Joyce E. Salisbury and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Christian martyrs categories.
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Author : Percival Wilde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1937
Blood Of The Martyrs written by Percival Wilde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1937 with One-act plays categories.
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Author : Joseph McCabe
language : en
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Release Date : 2011-10-01
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The Wiley Blackwell Companion To Christian Martyrdom
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Author : Paul Middleton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-04-06
The Wiley Blackwell Companion To Christian Martyrdom written by Paul Middleton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-06 with Religion categories.
A unique, wide-ranging volume exploring the historical, religious, cultural, political, and social aspects of Christian martyrdom Although a well-studied and researched topic in early Christianity, martyrdom had become a relatively neglected subject of scholarship by the latter half of the 20th century. However, in the years following the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, the study of martyrdom has experienced a remarkable resurgence. Heightened cultural, religious, and political debates about Islamic martyrdom have, in a large part, prompted increased interest in the role of martyrdom in the Christian tradition. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Christian Martyrdom is a comprehensive examination of the phenomenon from its beginnings to its role in the present day. This timely volume presents essays written by 30 prominent scholars that explore the fundamental concepts, key questions, and contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom in Christianity. Broad in scope, this volume explores topics ranging from the origins, influences, and theology of martyrdom in the early church, with particular emphasis placed on the Martyr Acts, to contemporary issues of gender, identity construction, and the place of martyrdom in the modern church. Essays address the role of martyrdom after the establishment of Christendom, especially its crucial contribution during and after the Reformation period in the development of Christian and European national-building, as well as its role in forming Christian identities in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This important contribution to Christian scholarship: Offers the first comprehensive reference work to examine the topic of martyrdom throughout Christian history Includes an exploration of martyrdom and its links to traditions in Judaism and Islam Covers extensive geographical zones, time periods, and perspectives Provides topical commentary on Islamic martyrdom and its parallels to the Christian church Discusses hotly debated topics such as the extent of the Roman persecution of early Christians The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Christian Martyrdom is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of religious studies, theology, and Christian history, as well as readers with interest in the topic of Christian martyrdom.