Sacrificing the self: perspectives on martyrdom and religion
Auteur :
Cormack
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195150001
Date de publication :
15 août 2002
Dimensions :
14,3 x 20,1 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
227 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Dying for one's God is one of the most difficult concepts for modern observers of religion to understand. This book seeks to foster a greater understanding of religious martyrdom by explaining how it has been viewed in the world's major religions. The book spans 4000 years of history.