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Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity: Transformation of the Martyr's Narrative

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Constantine and the Captive Christians of Persia: Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity (Transformation of the Classical Heritage Book 57)

by Kyle Smith

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Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity explores the transformation of the martyr's narrative in late antiquity. It examines how the stories of Christian martyrs were used to shape religious identity and promote social cohesion. The book argues that the martyr's narrative was a powerful tool for creating a sense of community and belonging, and that it played a significant role in the development of Christianity as a major world religion.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the origins of the martyr's narrative in the early church. It explores the different ways in which Christians understood martyrdom, and how these understandings shaped the stories that were told about martyrs. The second part examines the transformation of the martyr's narrative in the fourth and fifth centuries. It shows how the stories of martyrs were used to promote social cohesion and to legitimize the authority of the church. The third part examines the legacy of the martyr's narrative in late antiquity and beyond. It explores how the stories of martyrs continued to be used to shape religious identity and to promote social cohesion, even after the end of the persecutions.

Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity is a major contribution to the study of early Christianity. It provides a new understanding of the role of martyrdom in the development of Christian identity and social cohesion. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, late antiquity, or the study of religion.

Constantine and the Captive Christians of Persia: Martyrdom and Religious Identity in Late Antiquity (Transformation of the Classical Heritage Book 57)

by Kyle Smith

5 out of 5