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Publikation: Sonstiges

Martyrs, madmen or criminals


Grunddaten

Titel Martyrs, madmen or criminals
Untertitel Christian selfsacrifications in 9th century Cordoba from the prospective of different historiographical traditions
Erscheinungsjahr 2008
Verlag Universität Rostock
Verlagsort Rostock
Publikationsform Elektronische Ressource
Publikationsart Sonstiges
Sprache Englisch
DOI 10.18453/rosdok_id00002134
Letzte Änderung 19.03.2021 14:07:22
Bearbeitungsstatus durch UB Rostock abschließend validiert
Dauerhafte URL http://purl.uni-rostock.de/fodb/pub/30774
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Abstract

The current violence and killings in the name of Islam cannot be regarded as historically unparalleled. Several interesting examples come from the 9th century Muslim dominated Cordoba. In these cases, some Christians intentionally sought to destroy their own lives through execution by insulting Islam. Their acts were viewed as theologically legitmate in the Bible and within the Christian tradition. The Cordovan selfsacrifications, or voluntary deaths, have been regarded as very controversial in different scholarly traditions. They have been considered martyrs, madmen, and even criminals. The publications on these events, which this article analyzes, show that the past, and largely its interpretation, affect our view of current political and social realities. The phenomenon of violence or intolerance cannot be labeled to a particular religion, as the justification to seek martyrdom is largely based on the interpretation of religious meanings by those considered as authorities.

Autor

Pochoshajew, Igor

Einrichtung

Theologische Fakultät (THF)