Description - The Other Christs by Candida R. Moss
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.
Buy The Other Christs by Candida R. Moss from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.
Other Editions - The Other Christs by Candida R. Moss
A Preview for this title is currently not available.
No Stock on Hand, Supplier Has No Due Date for Supply.
Divine Bodies: Resurrecting Perfection in the New Testament and Early Christianity
