Salvation at Stake

Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe

Autori

• Brad S. Gregory

Parametri

• 544 pagine
• 20 ore di lettura

• Cristianesimo
• Esoterismo e religione
• Religione
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The book delves into the executions of thousands for their religious beliefs in sixteenth-century Europe, examining martyrdom's role in shaping Christian identities. It analyzes Protestant, Catholic, and Anabaptist martyrs, highlighting their self-understanding and how they were memorialized by their communities. Gregory investigates the perspectives of authorities, martyrs, and martyrologists, using diverse sources like pamphlets and legal records. This comparative study reveals the complexities surrounding the definitions of true and false martyrs and the impact of these deaths on religious sensibilities.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

(In brossura)