Spirituality and Law: Courting Martyrdom in Christianity and Judaism

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Abstract

Spirituality and Law is an in-depth evaluation of martyrdom impulses in Christianity and Judaism. Author Abraham Gross analyzes the spiritual yearning of martyrdom in each religion over a period of 1,500 years, from the 2nd to the 16th century. Special attention is given to the Roman period, 9th century Cordova, and 13th-15th century Franciscans.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherUniversity Press of America
Number of pages166
ISBN (Print)0761829970, 9780761829973
StatePublished - Jan 2005

Publication series

NameStudies in Judaism
PublisherUniversity Press of America

Keywords

  • Martyrdom -- Judaism
  • Martyrdom -- Christianity
  • Jewish martyrs
  • Christian martyrs
  • Judaism -- Relations -- Christianity
  • Christianity and other religions -- Judaism

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