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ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co] Softcover Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. [Berlin, Germany] [Publication Year: 2008]
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd.] Softcover XVIII, 625 Seiten / p. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - Although the story of the triumphant rise of Christianity has often been told, it was a triumph achieved through blood and tribulation. The literal meaning of the term martyr meant witness, but among early Christians it quickly acquired a harsher meaning - one who died for the faith - and that witness through death was responsible for many conversions, including those of Justin Martyr, himself to offer just such witness, and perhaps Tertullian. -- Persecution was seen by early Christians, as by later historians, as one of the crucial influences on the growth and development of the early Church and Christian beliefs. Why did the Roman Empire persecute Christians? Why did thousands of Christians not merely accept but welcome martyrdom? -- In his classic work, Martyrdom and Persecution in the Early Church, the late W.H.C. Frend explores the mindset of those who suffered persecution as well as the motivation of those who persecuted them. He shows the critical importance for early Christians of Jewish ideas, influenced heavily as they were by ...
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co] Softcover Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. [Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co] Softcover Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. [Berlin, Germany] [Publication Year: 2008]
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd.] Softcover XVIII, 625 Seiten / p. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - Although the story of the triumphant rise of Christianity has often been told, it was a triumph achieved through blood and tribulation. The literal meaning of the term martyr meant witness, but among early Christians it quickly acquired a harsher meaning - one who died for the faith - and that witness through death was responsible for many conversions, including those of Justin Martyr, himself to offer just such witness, and perhaps Tertullian. -- Persecution was seen by early Christians, as by later historians, as one of the crucial influences on the growth and development of the early Church and Christian beliefs. Why did the Roman Empire persecute Christians? Why did thousands of Christians not merely accept but welcome martyrdom? -- In his classic work, Martyrdom and Persecution in the Early Church, the late W.H.C. Frend explores the mindset of those who suffered persecution as well as the motivation of those who persecuted them. He shows the critical importance for early Christians of Jewish ideas, influenced heavily as they were by ...
Paperback / softback. New. The definitive survey of martyrdom and persecution during the first four centuries of the Church. ISBN 0227172299 9780227172292 [GB]
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co] Softcover Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 2.09 [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]
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ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge] Softcover Paperback. In this important book the Reverend Professor William Frend surveys martyrdom and persecution during the rise of Christianity, drawing on biblical and historical material as well as archaeological evidence. This fascinating book is impressive in its historical and geographical scope, covering martyrdom in Judaism and in the New Testament before considering the struggle between the early Church and the Roman Empire. Professor Frend thoroughly examines the persecution under Diocletian that led to the lasting division of Christendom into eastern and western parts. The concept of martyrdom is central to Christianity and this well researched book is an invaluable addition to the study of the first four centuries of the Church. The definitive survey of martyrdom and persecution during the first four centuries of the Church. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. [Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]
ISBN10: 0227172299, ISBN13: 9780227172292, [publisher: James Clarke & Co] Softcover New [Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]
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