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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This volume presents a curated selection of ancient martyrdom accounts from the first three centuries of the Christian era, drawn from the earliest surviving Greek, Latin, and Syriac manuscripts. These texts-commonly known as the acta martyrum-offer direct insight into the experiences of early Christians amid Roman persecution, preserving eyewitness reports, trial transcripts, and personal narratives that shaped the development of Christian hagiography and theology.Included are key documents such as the Martyrdom of Polycarp, the Acts of Perpetua and Felicitas, and accounts of the Scillitan Martyrs, among others. The editor provides fresh English translations where necessary, with annotations clarifying historical context, textual variants, and cultural references. A substantial introduction examines the texts' transmission through late antiquity, their authenticity debates in modern scholarship, and their enduring influence on Christian thought. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This volume presents a curated selection of ancient martyrdom accounts from the first three centuries of the Christian era, drawn from the earliest surviving Greek, Latin, and Syriac manuscripts. These texts-commonly known as the acta martyrum-offer direct insight into the experiences of early Christians amid Roman persecution, preserving eyewitness reports, trial transcripts, and personal narratives that shaped the development of Christian hagiography and theology.Included are key documents such as the Martyrdom of Polycarp, the Acts of Perpetua and Felicitas, and accounts of the Scillitan Martyrs, among others. The editor provides fresh English translations where necessary, with annotations clarifying historical context, textual variants, and cultural references. A substantial introduction examines the texts' transmission through late antiquity, their authenticity debates in modern scholarship, and their enduring influence on Christian thought. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…