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The Myth Of Persecution: How Early Christians Invented A Story Of Martyrdom
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In The Myth Of Persecution, Candida Moss, A Leading Expert On Early Christianity, Reveals How The Early Church Exaggerated, Invented, And Forged Stories Of Christian Martyrs And How The Dangerous Legacy Of A Martyrdom Complex Is Employed Today To Silence Dissent And Galvanize A New Generation Of Culture Warriors.According To Cherished Church Tradition And Popular Belief, Before The Emperor Constantine Made Christianity Legal In The Fourth Century, Early Christians Were Systematically Persecuted By A Brutal Roman Empire Intent On Their Destruction. As The Story Goes, Vast Numbers Of Believers Were Thrown To The Lions, Tortured, Or Burned Alive Because They Refused To Renounce Christ. These Saints, Christianity'S Inspirational Heroes, Are Still Venerated Today.Moss, However, Exposes That The Age Of Martyrs Is A Fictionthere Was No Sustained 300Yearlong Effort By The Romans To Persecute Christians. Instead, These Stories Were Pious Exaggerations; Highly Stylized Rewritings Of Jewish, Greek, And Roman Noble Death Traditions; And Even Forgeries Designed To Marginalize Heretics, Inspire The Faithful, And Fund Churches.The Traditional Story Of Persecution Is Still Taught In Sunday School Classes, Celebrated In Sermons, And Employed By Church Leaders, Politicians, And Media Pundits Who Insist That Christians Wereand Always Will Bepersecuted By A Hostile, Secular World. While Violence Against Christians Does Occur In Select Parts Of The World Today, The Rhetoric Of Persecution Is Both Misleading And Rooted In An Inaccurate History Of The Early Church. Moss Urges Modern Christians To Abandon The Conspiratorial Assumption That The World Is Out To Get Christians And, Rather, Embrace The Consolation, Moral Instruction, And Spiritual Guidance That These Martyrdom Stories Provide.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Myth of Persecution'? A: 'The Myth of Persecution' explores how early Christians exaggerated and forged stories of martyrdom to create a narrative of persecution, which has implications for modern Christian identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Myth of Persecution' is Candida Moss, a recognized expert on early Christianity.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Myth of Persecution' was published on March 5, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Myth of Persecution' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Myth of Persecution'? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Myth of Persecution' is suitable for academic study as it provides critical insights into early Christian narratives and their historical context.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Myth of Persecution' falls under the category of History.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: 'The Myth of Persecution' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features of 'The Myth of Persecution' include its in-depth analysis of martyrdom stories and their impact on contemporary Christian thought.