Christian persecution, martyrdom, and orthodoxy

De Ste. Croix, G. E. M.

Christian persecution, martyrdom, and orthodoxy [electronic resource] / G.E.M. De Ste. Croix ; edited by Michael Whitby and Joseph Streeter. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xii, 394 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Aspects of the 'Great' persecution -- The Fourth Edict in the West and the date of the Council of Elvira -- Why were the early Christians persecuted? -- Voluntary martyrdom in the early church -- Heresy, schism, and persecution in the later Roman Empire -- The Council of Chalcedon / with additions by Michael Whitby -- Early Christian attitudes to property and slavery.

1435623452 (electronic bk.) 9781435623453 (electronic bk.)


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Martyrdom--Christianity.
Persecution.
Christenvervolgingen.
Martelaarschap.


Electronic books.

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