Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.
Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Introduction
- 1: Contesting martyrdom
- 2: Thinking martyrdom
- 3: Remembering martyrdom
- 4: Romanticising martyrdom
- 5: Touching martyrdom
- 6: Reforming martyrdom
- 7: Politicizing martyrdom
- 8: Conclusion: The end of martyrdom
