UID:
almahu_9949080466602882
Format:
1 online resource (69 pages) :
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781009053372 (ebook)
Series Statement:
Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and violence,
Content:
Given its eschatological orientation and its marginal position in the Roman Empire, emergent Christianity found embodiment, as an aspect of being in the world, problematic. Those identified and identifying as Christians developed two broad responses to that world as they embraced the idea of being in, yet not of it. The first response, martyrdom, was witness to the strength their faith gave to fragile bodies, particularly those of women, and the ability by suffering to overcome bodily limitation and attain the resurrection life. The second, asceticism, complemented and later continued martyrdom as a means of bodily transcendence and participation in the spiritual world.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 31 May 2021).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9781009054157
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009053372
