Candida Moss

The Myth of Persecution

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ISBN 13:
9780062104557
author:
Candida Moss
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bravo Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
13.5 x 1.8 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Rome
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.18

Description

The Myth of Persecution by Candida Moss challenges the traditional narrative of early Christianity's brutal persecution under Roman rule. According to church tradition, Christians were subjected to systematic violence and martyrdom, but Moss reveals that this "Age of Martyrs" is largely a fiction.

Instead, she argues that these stories were pious exaggerations, highly stylized reinterpretations of noble death traditions, and even forgeries designed to marginalize heretics and inspire the faithful. These myths have been perpetuated in Sunday school classes, sermons, and media discourse, shaping modern Christians' perceptions of persecution.

Moss invites readers to reevaluate their understanding of Christian history and the role of martyrdom stories in shaping modern Christianity. By exploring the origins of these myths, she offers a nuanced perspective on the complex relationships between faith, power, and identity.

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