The Blood of Martyrs: Unintended Consequences of Ancient Violence

by Joyce E. Salisbury

In The Blood of Martyrs Joyce E. Salisbury chronicles the many spectacles of violent martyrdom that took place during the first three centuries of the Christian era, describing the role of martyrdom in the development of the early Church, as well as its continuing influence on many of today's ideas.

Salisbury shows through the engaging stories of the martyrs introduced in each chapter, how their legacy continues to shape contemporary ideas...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415941296
• ISBN13: 9780415941297
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"