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The book examines the concept of noble death across pagan, Jewish, and Christian traditions, contrasting modern discomfort with death to classical perspectives that celebrated public self-sacrifice. It highlights how Romans revered heroic deaths in battle or the arena, while Socratic suicide was seen as commendable. Additionally, it discusses how both Christians and Jews honored their martyrs during persecutions. With its cross-cultural analysis and extensive historical scope, this study is essential for those interested in ancient history, religion, and literature.
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Martyrdom and Noble Death, Jan Willem van Henten, Friedrich Avemarie
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Martyrdom and Noble Death
- Subtitle
- Selected Texts from Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian Antiquity
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9780415138901
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book examines the concept of noble death across pagan, Jewish, and Christian traditions, contrasting modern discomfort with death to classical perspectives that celebrated public self-sacrifice. It highlights how Romans revered heroic deaths in battle or the arena, while Socratic suicide was seen as commendable. Additionally, it discusses how both Christians and Jews honored their martyrs during persecutions. With its cross-cultural analysis and extensive historical scope, this study is essential for those interested in ancient history, religion, and literature.