Martyrdom - Jolyon (Director of CTPI (the Centre for Theology and Public Issues) at the University of Edinburgh) Mitchell - Bog

Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today.