The Other Christs: Imitating Jesus in Ancient Christian Ideologies of Martyrdom
Hardcover
|English
|0199739870
|
9780199739875
The Other Christs: Imitating Jesus in Ancient Christian Ideologies of Martyrdom
Hardcover
|English
|0199739870
|
9780199739875
Overview
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'sdeath 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.
ISBN: 0199739870
ISBN13: 9780199739875
Author: Candida R. Moss
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2010-05-24
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 336
Dimensions: 9.3 x 1.2 x 6.1
inches
Weight:
22.08 ounces
Description
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.
This is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and the development of early Christian Christology and soteriology. It should become a standard work in the history of early
Christian martyrdom and a valuable resource for the study of early Christian theology.---
Bryn Mawr Classical Review
In this fascinating study of Christian martyrdoms from the second and third centuries, Candida Moss opens up a new perspective by researching the implications of the imitatio Christi theme: presenting the martyrs as Other Christs.
--Jan Willem van Henten, Professor of New Testament and Director of the Graduate School for Humanities at the University of Amsterdam
Scholars of Christian antiquity have long been captivated by the accounts of the pre-Constantinian martyrs. With fresh eyes and theoretically informed interests, Candida Moss devotes this ground breaking study to one the most significant and overlooked themes of this ancient literature: martyrdom
as an
imitatio Christi. Anyone in the least interested in the early Christian movement should relish this full and insightful study.
-- Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In
The Other Christs, Candida Moss offers a rich and many-layered examination of the ancient Acta of the martyrs, showing how --- despite their many other differences --- these compositions both portray and encourage the imitation of Christ in death as well as in life. Of particular significance is
her argument that the Acta represent an important mode of New Testament reception and interpretation. Her skill at putting relatively obscure texts into conversation with all-too-familiar ones leads to a greater appreciation for the place of martyrdom in early Christian thought and practice.
--Luke Timothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University
...this is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and development of the early Christian Christology and soteriology.--
David G. Hunter, University of Kentucky
...Moss's study is an impressive work of scholarship...--
Kristin Colberg, St. John's University
This fine work is an important contribution to an understanding of martyrdom...highly recommended.--
CHOICE
Moss's argument...will stimulate thought, both about history and about theology.--
Viginia Burrus, Church History
Moss offers an intriguing glimpse into earlt Christian worldviews.--
Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology
In this carefully argued study, Candida R. Moss makes a convincing case for the broad diversity of theologies and ideologies at play in pre-Constantinian Christian martyr acts...Moss has a remarkable grasp of the relevant primary literature beyond just the usual suspects so often assigned in
introductory courses. And the work that she does in this book to put more familiar texts in conversation with lesser known ones is a welcome contribution to the field.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
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.
Editorial Reviews
This is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and the development of early Christian Christology and soteriology. It should become a standard work in the history of early
Christian martyrdom and a valuable resource for the study of early Christian theology.---
Bryn Mawr Classical Review
In this fascinating study of Christian martyrdoms from the second and third centuries, Candida Moss opens up a new perspective by researching the implications of the imitatio Christi theme: presenting the martyrs as Other Christs.
--Jan Willem van Henten, Professor of New Testament and Director of the Graduate School for Humanities at the University of Amsterdam
Scholars of Christian antiquity have long been captivated by the accounts of the pre-Constantinian martyrs. With fresh eyes and theoretically informed interests, Candida Moss devotes this ground breaking study to one the most significant and overlooked themes of this ancient literature: martyrdom
as an
imitatio Christi. Anyone in the least interested in the early Christian movement should relish this full and insightful study.
-- Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In
The Other Christs, Candida Moss offers a rich and many-layered examination of the ancient Acta of the martyrs, showing how --- despite their many other differences --- these compositions both portray and encourage the imitation of Christ in death as well as in life. Of particular significance is
her argument that the Acta represent an important mode of New Testament reception and interpretation. Her skill at putting relatively obscure texts into conversation with all-too-familiar ones leads to a greater appreciation for the place of martyrdom in early Christian thought and practice.
--Luke Timothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University
...this is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and development of the early Christian Christology and soteriology.--
David G. Hunter, University of Kentucky
...Moss's study is an impressive work of scholarship...--
Kristin Colberg, St. John's University
This fine work is an important contribution to an understanding of martyrdom...highly recommended.--
CHOICE
Moss's argument...will stimulate thought, both about history and about theology.--
Viginia Burrus, Church History
Moss offers an intriguing glimpse into earlt Christian worldviews.--
Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology
In this carefully argued study, Candida R. Moss makes a convincing case for the broad diversity of theologies and ideologies at play in pre-Constantinian Christian martyr acts...Moss has a remarkable grasp of the relevant primary literature beyond just the usual suspects so often assigned in
introductory courses. And the work that she does in this book to put more familiar texts in conversation with lesser known ones is a welcome contribution to the field.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
About the Author
Candida R. Moss is Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame. She is the winner of the 2011 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise.
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Overview
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'sdeath 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.
ISBN: 0199739870
ISBN13: 9780199739875
Author: Candida R. Moss
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2010-05-24
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 336
Dimensions: 9.3 x 1.2 x 6.1
inches
Weight:
22.08 ounces
Description
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.
This is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and the development of early Christian Christology and soteriology. It should become a standard work in the history of early
Christian martyrdom and a valuable resource for the study of early Christian theology.---
Bryn Mawr Classical Review
In this fascinating study of Christian martyrdoms from the second and third centuries, Candida Moss opens up a new perspective by researching the implications of the imitatio Christi theme: presenting the martyrs as Other Christs.
--Jan Willem van Henten, Professor of New Testament and Director of the Graduate School for Humanities at the University of Amsterdam
Scholars of Christian antiquity have long been captivated by the accounts of the pre-Constantinian martyrs. With fresh eyes and theoretically informed interests, Candida Moss devotes this ground breaking study to one the most significant and overlooked themes of this ancient literature: martyrdom
as an
imitatio Christi. Anyone in the least interested in the early Christian movement should relish this full and insightful study.
-- Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In
The Other Christs, Candida Moss offers a rich and many-layered examination of the ancient Acta of the martyrs, showing how --- despite their many other differences --- these compositions both portray and encourage the imitation of Christ in death as well as in life. Of particular significance is
her argument that the Acta represent an important mode of New Testament reception and interpretation. Her skill at putting relatively obscure texts into conversation with all-too-familiar ones leads to a greater appreciation for the place of martyrdom in early Christian thought and practice.
--Luke Timothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University
...this is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and development of the early Christian Christology and soteriology.--
David G. Hunter, University of Kentucky
...Moss's study is an impressive work of scholarship...--
Kristin Colberg, St. John's University
This fine work is an important contribution to an understanding of martyrdom...highly recommended.--
CHOICE
Moss's argument...will stimulate thought, both about history and about theology.--
Viginia Burrus, Church History
Moss offers an intriguing glimpse into earlt Christian worldviews.--
Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology
In this carefully argued study, Candida R. Moss makes a convincing case for the broad diversity of theologies and ideologies at play in pre-Constantinian Christian martyr acts...Moss has a remarkable grasp of the relevant primary literature beyond just the usual suspects so often assigned in
introductory courses. And the work that she does in this book to put more familiar texts in conversation with lesser known ones is a welcome contribution to the field.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
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.
Editorial Reviews
This is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and the development of early Christian Christology and soteriology. It should become a standard work in the history of early
Christian martyrdom and a valuable resource for the study of early Christian theology.---
Bryn Mawr Classical Review
In this fascinating study of Christian martyrdoms from the second and third centuries, Candida Moss opens up a new perspective by researching the implications of the imitatio Christi theme: presenting the martyrs as Other Christs.
--Jan Willem van Henten, Professor of New Testament and Director of the Graduate School for Humanities at the University of Amsterdam
Scholars of Christian antiquity have long been captivated by the accounts of the pre-Constantinian martyrs. With fresh eyes and theoretically informed interests, Candida Moss devotes this ground breaking study to one the most significant and overlooked themes of this ancient literature: martyrdom
as an
imitatio Christi. Anyone in the least interested in the early Christian movement should relish this full and insightful study.
-- Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In
The Other Christs, Candida Moss offers a rich and many-layered examination of the ancient Acta of the martyrs, showing how --- despite their many other differences --- these compositions both portray and encourage the imitation of Christ in death as well as in life. Of particular significance is
her argument that the Acta represent an important mode of New Testament reception and interpretation. Her skill at putting relatively obscure texts into conversation with all-too-familiar ones leads to a greater appreciation for the place of martyrdom in early Christian thought and practice.
--Luke Timothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University
...this is an original and insightful study that contributes significantly to our understanding of the cult of the saints, its literary representation in the acta martyrum, and development of the early Christian Christology and soteriology.--
David G. Hunter, University of Kentucky
...Moss's study is an impressive work of scholarship...--
Kristin Colberg, St. John's University
This fine work is an important contribution to an understanding of martyrdom...highly recommended.--
CHOICE
Moss's argument...will stimulate thought, both about history and about theology.--
Viginia Burrus, Church History
Moss offers an intriguing glimpse into earlt Christian worldviews.--
Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology
In this carefully argued study, Candida R. Moss makes a convincing case for the broad diversity of theologies and ideologies at play in pre-Constantinian Christian martyr acts...Moss has a remarkable grasp of the relevant primary literature beyond just the usual suspects so often assigned in
introductory courses. And the work that she does in this book to put more familiar texts in conversation with lesser known ones is a welcome contribution to the field.--
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
About the Author
Candida R. Moss is Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame. She is the winner of the 2011 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise.
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