Since the early days of Christianity, martyrdom has had a particularly honoured place, and 2020 will see the Catholic Church marking the fiftieth anniversary of the canonization of 40 martyrs killed during the Reformation in England and Wales.  
  
In this powerful exploration of the significance of martyrdom today, Catherine Pepinster looks at the lives of over a dozen martyrs, past and present, to consider how ideas about giving up your life for your faith have changed over the centuries, and especially the way martyrs often become caught up in the clash between religion and politics.

This book by Catherine Pepinster examines the significance of martyrdom in Christianity, focusing on historical and contemporary figures, and the interplay of faith and politics.

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Explore the profound significance of martyrdom in Christianity through the insights of Catherine Pepinster.

Catherine Pepinster

Introduction: Martyrdom – an overview

Part 1 CHRONOLOGY

1 Early Church – life (and death) under the Romans

2 Reformation – Christians at war

3 The twentieth century – a totalitarian, godless age

4 Today – when persecution goes global

Part 2 THEMES

5 Women – paying the price for making a choice

6 Race – for the sake of justice

7 Romero – the martyr who bridged a divide

8 Revival of the shrine – the power of pilgrimage

9 Patriotism – martyrdom and the ideals of the English

10 Patriotism – saving Poland’s soul

11 Acts of interpretation – culture and martyrdom

Conclusion: Martyrdom – a fluid, evolving idea

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Since its origins, martyrdom has had a particularly honoured place in Christianity, and 2020 will see the Catholic Church marking the fiftieth anniversary of the canonization of 40 martyrs killed during the Reformation in England and Wales.  
  
In this powerful exploration of the significance of martyrdom today, Catherine Pepinster looks at the lives of over a dozen martyrs, past and present, to consider how ideas about giving up your life for your faith have changed over the centuries, and especially the way they often embody the clash between religion and politics.

\["For Christians seeking to understand martyrdom's role today", "Explains how churches address past martyrdoms and beliefs", "You will gain a deeper perspective on faith and sacrifice"\]

This insightful book explores the enduring significance of martyrdom in Christianity.

Martyrdom

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