Martyrdom : a guide for the perplexed / Paul Middleton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Middleton, Paul.

Series:

Guides for the perplexed.

Guides for the perplexed

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Martyrdom.

Martyrdom--Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : T&T Clark, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

It can be said, almost without exaggeration, that martyrdom has become one of the most pressing theological issues facing the contemporary world. Since the attack on the WorldTradeCenter in 2001, the world has had to face up to an Islamic manifestation of martyrdom. Martyrdom has a long history; as long as individuals have been dying for their faith or cause, others have been telling and more importantly, interpreting their stories. . These martyrologies are essentially conflict stories. Whether a Christian confessing her faith before a bemused Roman governor, or a suicide bomber blowing hi

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Making Martyrs; Chapter 2 Persecution and Martyrdom in Early Christianity; Chapter 3 The Theology of Martyrdom in Early Christianity; Chapter 4 Christian Martyrdom in an Era of Christendom; Chapter 5 Martyrdom in Judaism; Chapter 6 Martyrdom in Islam; Postscript: Narrating Martyrdom; Notes; Suggested Further Reading; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613122254

9780567336750

0567336751

9781283122252

1283122251

9780567635709

0567635708

OCLC:

727649576