The Archparadox of Death: Martyrdom as a Philosophical Category

By Dariusz Karłowicz

The topic of this book is martyrdom understood as a philosophical category. The main question pertains to the evidential value of the Christian witness through death. Looking upon martyrdom through the perspective of ancient philosophy clarifies why it might have been considered as an important proof of Christian doctrine also by pagans.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631665628
• ISBN13: 9783631665626
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.3"