Ancient Christian martyrdom diverse practices, theologies, and traditions - Moss, Candida R. (New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, 2012)
Cultural contexts: the good death and the self-conscious sufferer -- Asia Minor: imitating Christ -- Rome: contesting philosophy -- Gaul: the victors of Vienne and Lyons -- Roman North Africa: apocalyptic ascent -- Alexandria: Clement and the true martyr.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Keywords: Martyrdom -- Christianity -- History; Persecution -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.; Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.; RELIGION / History; Electronic books