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Greek and Latin Narratives about the Ancient Martyrs (Oxford Early Christian Texts),Used
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Greek and Latin Narratives about the Ancient Martyrs provides a collection, with facingpage translations, of Greek and Latin Christian martyr narratives dating from the first four centuries CE. While Herbert Musurillo's authoritative collection The Acts of the Martyrs (1972) aimed to gather the most 'authentic' and 'reliable' accounts of early Christian martyrdom, Eric Rebillard argues that modern scholarship instead calls for texts which attest to the contexts in which the memories of the martyrs were constructed. As such, this extensive volume provides a textual basis for the study of martyr narratives without making assumptions about their date of composition or their authenticity. It focuses on the ancient martyrs executed before 260, and examines which of their texts was known to Eusebius or to Augustine. Introductions describe the hagiographical dossier of each martyr with crucial information about the manuscript tradition of the different texts and provide a terminus ante quem for their composition based only on external evidence.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Greek and Latin Narratives about the Ancient Martyrs'? A: The book focuses on Greek and Latin Christian martyr narratives from the first four centuries CE, providing a collection with facing-page translations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Éric Rebillard, who presents a scholarly approach to martyr narratives.
- Q: What is the significance of the manuscripts included in this volume? A: The volume includes crucial information about the manuscript tradition of various texts and examines their historical contexts.
- Q: Is there a translation available in this book? A: Yes, the book provides facing-page translations of the narratives, making it accessible for readers who are not fluent in Greek or Latin.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Greek and Latin Narratives about the Ancient Martyrs', published on May 23, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 412 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as Mint.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: Does this book provide historical context for the martyr narratives? A: Yes, the book includes introductions that describe the hagiographical dossier of each martyr, offering crucial historical context.
- Q: What topics are covered in the martyr narratives included in the book? A: The narratives cover the lives and executions of ancient martyrs, particularly those who were executed before the year 260 CE.