The Other Christs
Imitating Jesus in Ancient Christian Ideologies of Martyrdom
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:26th Apr '12
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Through groundbreaking analysis of early Christian texts, Candida Moss reveals that the words, actions, and deaths of martyrs are modeled on those of Christ. Moss traces this imitation through the literature of the Jesus movement and early church, then examines interpretations of the martyr's death and afterlife. Arguing against the dominant theory that the martyr's death was seen as a sacrifice, Moss finds that beyond death martyrs continue to be assimilated to Christ as intercessors, judges, enthroned monarchs, and banqueters. Though characterization of the martyr as "another Christ" ultimately conflicted with theological commitments to Christ's uniqueness, Moss shows that, for a brief period, the martyr's imitation was viewed as sharing in the status of the exalted Christ.
a thorough and wide-ranging book. * Benjamin H. Dunning, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *
- Winner of Candida R. Moss was awarded a 2011 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise.
ISBN: 9780199914388
Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
Weight: 472g
336 pages