Christian Martyrdom in Late Antiquity (300-450 AD). History and Discourse, Tradition and Religious Identity

The present volume`s 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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Main Author: Gemeinhardt, Peter (auth)
Other Authors: Leemans, Johan (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2012
Series:Arbeiten zur Kirchengeschichte
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