Pepinster, Catherine
Martyrdom: Why Martyrs Still Matter
- ISBN 13:
- 9780281081653
- author:
- Pepinster, Catherine
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- SPCK Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.23 kg
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Martyrdom Why Martyrs Still Matter by Catherine Pepinster is a thought-provoking exploration of the significance of martyrdom in Christianity today. As the Catholic Church prepares to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the canonization of 40 martyrs killed during the Reformation, this book delves into the lives of over a dozen martyrs, past and present, to examine how ideas about giving up one's life for faith have evolved over time. The author considers how martyrdom often embodies the clash between religion and politics, and how this dynamic has changed in recent centuries. By examining these complex issues, Pepinster sheds light on the enduring power of martyrdom as a symbol of devotion and conviction. This book offers a nuanced and insightful look at a pivotal aspect of Christian history and its ongoing relevance to contemporary society.