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245 10 a| Death in the name of God :b| martyrs and martyrdom in the western tradition /c| Rebecca I. Denova.;

264 1 a| Hoboken, NJ :b| Wiley-Blackwell,c| 2025.;

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500 a| Includes bibliographic references and index.;

505 0 a| Preface -- Shared concepts of culture and religion -- The origins of concepts of the afterlife/funeral rituals -- The traditions of Judaism -- The origins and evolution of Satan -- Greco-Roman concepts of the noble death and the afterlife -- The Maccabee revolt -- The letters of Paul -- The story of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospels -- The Acts of the Apostles : the inclusion of Gentiles and persecution -- The imperial cult and life and death in the Roman arenas -- Institutional development and hierarchy of the Christian churches -- The invention of orthodoxy and heresy -- Christian martyrs -- Martyrdom in Judaism : the Rabbinic tradition -- The Christianization of the Roman Empire -- Monasticism and the cult of the saints -- Augustine and the Western tradition -- The emergence of Islam -- Martyrdom in Sunni Islam and Shi'a Islam -- Martyrdom in the Middle Ages -- The Protestant Reformation -- Modern martyrdom -- Glossary -- Index.;

520 a| "This fascinating textbook delves into the journey of martyrs and martyrdom throughout history. Beginning at its ancient roots to its striking presence in today's world, this book explores how martyrdom has shaped religions, cultures, and societies across the ages. With a rich interdisciplinary approach, this book invites the reader to explore the complex web of historical, cultural, and psychological factors behind this enduring concept. The author presents valuable insights into the past and present, helping the reader unravel the mysteries of martyrdom and its profound impact on our world. A must-read for students and scholars of Religious History, Martyrs and Martyrdom, and other Religious Studies courses"--c| Provided by publisher.;

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Death in the name of God : martyrs and martyrdom in the western tradition / Rebecca I. Denova.

Author/creator	Denova, Rebecca I. author.
Format	Book
Publication	Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2025.
Copyright Date	©2025
Description	xviii, 460 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects	Martyrdom. Martyrs.

Contents	Preface -- Shared concepts of culture and religion -- The origins of concepts of the afterlife/funeral rituals -- The traditions of Judaism -- The origins and evolution of Satan -- Greco-Roman concepts of the noble death and the afterlife -- The Maccabee revolt -- The letters of Paul -- The story of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospels -- The Acts of the Apostles : the inclusion of Gentiles and persecution -- The imperial cult and life and death in the Roman arenas -- Institutional development and hierarchy of the Christian churches -- The invention of orthodoxy and heresy -- Christian martyrs -- Martyrdom in Judaism : the Rabbinic tradition -- The Christianization of the Roman Empire -- Monasticism and the cult of the saints -- Augustine and the Western tradition -- The emergence of Islam -- Martyrdom in Sunni Islam and Shi'a Islam -- Martyrdom in the Middle Ages -- The Protestant Reformation -- Modern martyrdom -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract	"This fascinating textbook delves into the journey of martyrs and martyrdom throughout history. Beginning at its ancient roots to its striking presence in today's world, this book explores how martyrdom has shaped religions, cultures, and societies across the ages. With a rich interdisciplinary approach, this book invites the reader to explore the complex web of historical, cultural, and psychological factors behind this enduring concept. The author presents valuable insights into the past and present, helping the reader unravel the mysteries of martyrdom and its profound impact on our world. A must-read for students and scholars of Religious History, Martyrs and Martyrdom, and other Religious Studies courses"-- Provided by publisher.
General note	Includes bibliographic references and index.
Issued in other form	Online version: Denova, Rebecca I. Death in the name of god. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2025 9781394252947
LCCN	2025021882
ISBN	9781394252923
ISBN	1394252927
ISBN	(adobe pdf)
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