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The marvel of martyrdom : the power of self-sacrifice in a selfish world
\"This text examines the psychological effects of martyrdom and martyrs across the world. The authors discuss martyrdom and martyrs through the lens of current events, iconic historical figures, and popular culture\"-- Provided by publisher.
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From 'Passio Perpetuae' to 'Acta Perpetuae'
Arbeiten zur Kirchengeschichte first began publication in 1925 and can claim to be one of the most tradition-rich historical book series. It presents research on the history of Christian churches and dogmas through the ages but also publishes papers on related disciplines such as archeology, history of art and literary studies. One of the series' leading features is its consistent striving to combine historical-methodical precision with systematic contextualization of each examined topic. In recent years the series has increasingly publishedstudies on themes relating to the history of Christian culture and ideas, viewed within a methodically open perspective on the history of Christianity.
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Radical martyrdom and cosmic conflict in early Christianity
Several view of martyrdom co-existed in the early Church. The 'orthodox' position, generally accepted by scholars, was that a Christian should choose martyrdom rather than deny the Faith, but should not, on any account, court death. Although it has been recognised that some in the early Church did seek a glorified death, by giving themselves over to arrest, most scholars have dismissed such acts as differing from 'the accepted attitude to martyrdom' in the early Church. Therefore, instances of volitional, or radical martyrdom, have been largely overlooked or sidelined in scholarly investigations into the theology and origins of Christian martyrdom. Paul Middleton argues that, far from being a deviant strand of early Christianity, 'radical martyrdom' was a significant, and widely held idealised form of devotion in the late first to early third centuries. Christian martyrdom is placed within the heritage of Jewish War tradition, with each martyr making an important contribution to the cosmic conflict between Satan and God. Radical Martyrdom re-examines the presentation, theology, and origins of Christian martyrdom up to the beginning of the Decian persecutions in the light of new perspectives on the subject.
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The Theme of Blood in Adab al-Maqātil (Shi‘ite Literature on the Killing of Ḥusayn b. ꜥAlī)
This article explores the theme of blood in Shi‘ite literature dealing with the killing of Ḥusayn b. ꜥAlī (referred to hereinafter as adab al-maqātil). The article begins with a historical introduction to the Battle of Karbala, including its causes and outcomes. Of its outcomes, the most historically impactful was the death of Ḥusayn b. ꜥAlī and his companions, an event which went on to figure prominently in the development of Shi‘ite literature and its use of religious images and symbols. The research makes clear that the theme of blood in adab al-maqātil is of central importance, suggesting that the purposes behind its ubiquitous recurrence are to evoke an emotional response among the Shi‘ite sect’s adherents, to point to the symbolism of blood as an element of redemption and sacrifice, and to emphasise that the blood shed by Ḥusayn b. ꜥAlī resulted in a martyrdom that offers life to generations to come.
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Reading medieval Latin with the legend of Barlaam and Josaphat
\"This intermediate Latin reader is designed to strengthen students' reading skills through an accessible and entertaining text. ... The text included in this reader is Jacobus de Voragine's abridged Latin version of the legend of Saints Barlaam and Josaphat. The Latin of Jacobus, a 13th-century compiler, offers excellent opportunities for the systematic learning of the peculiarities of Late and Medieval Latin.\"--Provided by publisher.
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The martyrs of Karbala : Shiʿi symbols and rituals in modern Iran
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