The Violence of the Lamb

The Violence of the Lamb
Author: Paul Middleton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2018-05-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567467228

The act of martyrdom in the worldview of the Apocalypse has been considered to be an exemplification of non-violent resistance. Paul Middleton argues here, however, that it is in fact a representation of direct participation by Christians, through their martyrdom, in divine violence against those the author of Revelation portrays as God's enemies. Middleton shows that acceptance of martyrdom is to grasp the invitation to participate in the Revelation's divine violence. Martyrs follow the model laid down by the Lamb, who was not only slain, but resurrected, glorified, and who executes judgement. The world created by the Apocalypse encourages readers to conquer the Beast through martyrdom, but also through the experience of resurrection and being appointed judges. In this role, martyrs participate in the judgement of the wicked by sharing the Lamb's power to judge. Different from eschewing violence, the conceptual world of the Apocalypse portrays God, the Lamb, and the martyrs as possessing more power, might, and violent potential than the Emperor and his armies. Middleton believes that martyrdom and violence are necessary components of the worldview of Revelation.

Motivational Gifts

Motivational Gifts
Author: Marilyn Hickey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 103
Release: 1983-08
Genre: Gifts, Spiritual
ISBN: 9780914307068

Divine Deliverance

Divine Deliverance
Author: L. Stephanie Cobb
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520293355

Imprint -- Subvention -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Bodies in Pain: Ancient and Modern Horizons of Expectation -- 2. Text and Audience: Activating and Obstructing Expectations -- 3. Divine Analgesia: Painlessness in a Pain-Filled World -- 4. Whose Pain?: Pain as a Locus of Meaning in Christian Martyr Texts -- 5. Narratives and Counternarratives: Discourse and Early Christian Martyr Texts -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

Early Christian Martyr Stories

Early Christian Martyr Stories
Author: Bryan M. Litfin
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441220070

Personal narratives are powerful instruments for teaching, both for conveying information and for forming character. The martyrdom accounts preserved in the literature of early Christianity are especially intense and dramatic. However, these narratives are not readily available and are often written in intimidating prose, making them largely inaccessible for the average reader. This introductory text brings together key early Christian martyrdom stories in a single volume, offering new, easy-to-read translations and expert commentary. An introduction and explanatory notes accompany each translation. The book not only provides a vivid window into the world of early Christianity but also offers spiritual encouragement and inspiration for Christian life today.

Tortures and Torments of the Christian Martyrs

Tortures and Torments of the Christian Martyrs
Author: Antonio Gallonio
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Christian martyrs
ISBN: 9781932595017

Both gruesomeness and evil creativity are captured in this intellectual examination of the tortures of Christian martyrs. Includes "On the Physical Death of Jesus," an article that describes the forensic realities of the crucifixion, which influenced Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion."