Sacrificing the Self: Perspectives on Martyrdom and Religion (An American Academy of Religion Book)

by Margaret Cormack (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $30.53

  Dying for one's God is one of the most difficult concepts for modern observers of religion to understand. This book seeks to foster a greater understanding of religious martyrdom by explaining how it has been viewed in the world's major religions. The book spans 4000 years of history.