Dying for the faith, killing for the faith: Old-Testament faith-warriors (1 and 2 Maccabees) in historical perspective

The history of influence of the old testamentary Maccabees is the focus of the essays collected in this book, which extend thematically and chronologically from the cult of martyrs in late antiquity to the time of the modern wars of liberation.

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Contributors: Signori, Gabriela 1960- (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Brill 2012
In: Brill's studies in intellectual history (Vol. 206)
Year: 2012
Series/Journal:Brill's studies in intellectual history Vol. 206
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Makkabäer 1.-2. / Maccabean Revolt / Third Sacred War / Reception / History
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Bible O.T--Apocypha Maccabees Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Martyrs
B Electronic books
B Maccabees
B Bible ; O.T ; Apocrypha ; Maccabees ; Criticism, interpretation, etc ; History
B Bible. O.T. Apocrypha. Maccabees Criticism, interpretation, etc History
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