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The ancient martyrdom accounts of Peter and Paul / David L. Eastman.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Eastman, David L., author.
- Series:
- Writings from the Greco-Roman world ; Number 39.
- Writings from the Greco-Roman World ; Number 39
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Peter, the Apostle, Saint--Death and burial.
- Peter.
- Paul, the Apostle, Saint--Death and burial.
- Paul.
- Martyrdom--Christianity.
- Martyrdom.
- Christian literature, Early--History and criticism.
- Christian literature, Early.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (499 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Atlanta, [Georgia] : SBL Press, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- New English translations based upon the most up-to-date critical editions This book for the first time collects the various ancient accounts of the martydoms of Peter and Paul, which number more than a dozen, along with more than forty references to the martyrdoms from early Christian literature. At last a more complete picture of the traditions about the deaths of Peter and Paul is able to emerge. Features: Greek, Latin, and Syriac accounts from antiquity translated into English Introductions and notes for each text Original texts are produced on facing pages for specialists
- Contents:
- Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; Part 1. The Martyrdom of Peter; Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Peter; Pseudo-Linus, Martyrdom of Blessed Peter the Apostle; Pseudo-Abdias, Passion of Saint Peter; History of Shimeon Kepha the Chief of the Apostles; Part 2. The Martyrdom of Paul; Martyrdom of the Holy Apostle Paul in Rome; Pseudo-Linus, Martyrdom of the Blessed Apostle Paul; Pseudo-Abdias, Passion of Saint Paul; History of the Holy Apostle My Lord Paul; Martyrdom of Paul the Apostle and the Discovery of His Severed Head
- Part 3. Joint Martyrdom Accounts of Peter and PaulPseudo-Marcellus, Passion of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul; Passion of the Apostles Peter and Paul; Pseudo-Dionysius, Epistle to Timothy on the Death of the Apostles Peter and Paul; Teaching of Shimeon Kepha in the City of Rome; Doctrine of the Apostles; Part 4. Patristic Literature; Early Christian and Patristic References to the Deaths of Peter and Paul; Bibliography; Scripture Index; General Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-62837-092-0
- OCLC:
- 918561295
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