Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction
Author | : Jolyon Mitchell |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2012-11-29 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199585236 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199585237 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction by : Jolyon Mitchell
Download or read book Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction written by Jolyon Mitchell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.