Cult of the dead : a brief history of Christianity
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Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2022].
ISBN
9780520345164, 0520345169
Physical Desc
xxi, 333 pages, 23 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Curry Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction
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Published
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2022].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780520345164, 0520345169

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"The Cult of the Dead tells a strangely neglected yet all too obvious story: the history of Christianity is the history of a martyr cult. Of all the world's religions, it is Christianity that is most obsessed with violence, martyrdom, and the remains of the dead. From the time of the apostles to today, this mania for martyrs has profoundly affected all forms of Christian devotion and cultural expression, from its liturgy and literature to its art and architecture. In this fascinating and compelling new account of the past two thousand years of Christianity, Kyle Smith offers a new history of an old religion, ranging widely over ancient relics, the Reformation, medieval pilgrims, persecuted evangelicals, and many more besides. Through ten, character-driven chapters, Cult of the Dead takes readers on the grand tour of Christianity's rich cultural heritage, developed around and was sustained by the memory of its sainted martyrs. This book tells the story of how Christianity became-and remains-a cult of the dead"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Smith, K. (2022). Cult of the dead: a brief history of Christianity . University of California Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Kyle, 1977-. 2022. Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity. University of California Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Kyle, 1977-. Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity University of California Press, 2022.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Smith, Kyle. Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity University of California Press, 2022.

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