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Perpetua's Journey: Faith, Gender, and Power in the Roman Empire (Graphic History Series),New
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Examining issues of power, gender, and religion in the ancient world, Perpetua's Journey: Faith, Gender, and Power in the Roman Empire is a graphic history set in Roman Africa in 203 CE that tells the story of the Christian martyr Perpetua.The Passio Sanctarum Perpetuae et Felicitatis, also known as The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, is the first extant diary authored by a Christian woman. Vibia Perpetua was a young mother who lived in Roman Africa and, at the age of twentytwo, chose to publicly proclaim her Christian faith. She died as a result of her actions, though she did not die alone; she was part of a group of Christian martyrs, including several slaves, who were placed in prison and then executed in Carthage during the birthday celebrations of Emperor Septimius Severus's son in 203 CE. Perpetua's diary contains her account of the days leading up to her martyrdom.Perpetua's Journey occupies a space between the many works designed primarily for specialists and advanced scholars, who already know a great deal about Perpetua and the history of the Roman Empire, and lives of saints that are intended for general readers. Perpetua's Journey is unique because it combines both sequential art and historical and social commentary, and it places Perpetua's diary in the context of life in Roman North Africa in 203 CE.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Perpetua's Journey? A: The main theme of Perpetua's Journey is the exploration of faith, gender, and power in the context of the Roman Empire, focusing on the life and martyrdom of Christian martyr Perpetua.
- Q: Who is the author of Perpetua's Journey? A: The author of Perpetua's Journey is Jennifer A. Rea.
- Q: What type of book is Perpetua's Journey? A: Perpetua's Journey is a graphic history that combines sequential art with historical and social commentary, aimed at both specialists and general readers.
- Q: How many pages does Perpetua's Journey have? A: Perpetua's Journey contains 232 pages.
- Q: In what year was Perpetua's Journey published? A: Perpetua's Journey was published on July 17, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of Perpetua's Journey? A: Perpetua's Journey is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is Perpetua's Journey suitable for academic study? A: Yes, Perpetua's Journey is suitable for academic study as it provides insights into historical themes relevant to the Roman Empire and Christian martyrdom.
- Q: What historical context does Perpetua's Journey cover? A: Perpetua's Journey is set in Roman North Africa in the year 203 CE, detailing the socio-political environment during the time of Perpetua’s martyrdom.
- Q: Does Perpetua's Journey include illustrations? A: Yes, Perpetua's Journey includes sequential art illustrations that complement the narrative and enhance the storytelling.
- Q: What audience is Perpetua's Journey intended for? A: Perpetua's Journey is intended for a diverse audience, including scholars, students, and general readers interested in history, gender studies, and religious themes.