In The Blood of Martyrs - which, as Tertullian wrote, is 'the seed of Christians' - Joyce Salisbury chronicles the many spectacles of violent martyrdom that took place during the first three centuries of the Christian era, describing the role of martyrdom in the development of the early Church, as well as its continuing influence on many of today's ideas. The very public display of ancient violence, horrifically entertaining to Roman pagans, was deeply influential on early Christianity. Blood-rites and sacrifice allowed Christians to connect elements of ancient religions with the metaphysical...
In The Blood of Martyrs - which, as Tertullian wrote, is 'the seed of Christians' - Joyce Salisbury chronicles the many spectacles of violent martyrdo...
The essays in this book aim to provide an evaluation of this late 14th- and early 15th-century mystical writer's book of revelations, and to consider the construction of her narrative, its theological complexity, and its literary and intellectual context. The casebook features discussions ranging from genre to eschatology and gynaecology to diabology, reflecting both modern and comparative theory. Providing translations of all Middle English quotations, the volume includes a selective bibliography that aims to provide a guide to further reading.
The essays in this book aim to provide an evaluation of this late 14th- and early 15th-century mystical writer's book of revelations, and to consider ...
A study of the life and work of Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century abbess and prophet whose interests ranged from music to theology, zoology and medicine. The essays approach Hildegard from a variety of perspectives including gender theory, musicology, art history and the history of science.
A study of the life and work of Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century abbess and prophet whose interests ranged from music to theology, zoology and medi...
Domestic harmony from the first to the fourth century AD was seriously undermined by an ascetic tradition which advocated chastity and virginity, and appealed particularly to women. Ascetic renunciation freed holy women of traditional womanly duties and modes of dress and behaviour. The Church Fathers were placed in a curious dilemma - while they welcomed the idea of celibacy as a route to higher spirituality, when their wives and daughters began to renounce their sexual roles and assume spiritual and social independence, the Church found it difficult to accept.
Domestic harmony from the first to the fourth century AD was seriously undermined by an ascetic tradition which advocated chastity and virginity, and ...
When did women first become rulers, athletes, soldiers, heroines, and villains? They always were, observes historian Judith Salisbury. From Mesopotamian priestesses and poets to Egyptian queens and consorts, "there was never a time when women did not participate in all aspects of society."
Salisbury tells the stories of 150 women from the ancient world, ranging from the very famous, such as Cleopatra VII, immortalized by Hollywood, to the barely remembered, such as the Roman poet Nossis. Writing for a general audience, Salisbury begins by painting each woman into her historical context,...
When did women first become rulers, athletes, soldiers, heroines, and villains? They always were, observes historian Judith Salisbury. From Mesopot...
