Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction

Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9780199585236
ISBN-13 : 0199585237
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Download or read book Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction written by Jolyon Mitchell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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