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 Cappadocians), hymns (Prudentius). Authors like Eusebius of Caesarea and Augustine employ martyrological language and motifs in their writings, while beyond the borders of the Roman Empire, new martyrs' narratives can be found. The volume thus enlarges and specifies our knowledge of this important Christian discourse.
- ISBN10 6613940151
- ISBN13 9786613940155
- Publish Date 4 July 2012 (first published 1 January 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 October 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Not Avail
- Format eBook
- Pages 268
- Language English