Sacrificing the Self - Martyrdom and Religion (Paperback)

Though considered by devotees to be perhaps the most potent expression of religious faith, dying for one's God is also one of the most difficult concepts for modern observers of religion to understand. This is especially true in the West, where martyrdom has all but disapeared and martyrs in other cultures are often viewed skeptically and dismissed as fanatics. This book seeks to foster a greater understanding of these acts of religious devotion by explaining how martyrdom has historically been viewed in the world's major religions. It provides the first sustained, cross-cultural examination of this fascinating aspect of religious life. Spanning 4000 years of history and ranging from Saul in the Hebrew Bible to Sati immolations in present-day India, this book provides a wealth of insight into an often noted but rarely understood cultural phenomenon.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	An American Academy of Religion Book
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	July 2002
Editors:	Margaret Cormack (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies)
Dimensions:	209 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-515000-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Death & dying > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Promotions
LSN:	0-19-515000-7
Barcode:	9780195150001

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