The early church presbyter Hippolytus crafted the church's oldest orthodox commentary on scripture with a motif of martyrdom to encourage church congregations during a time of severe Roman persecution.

Hippolytus interprets the text through allegory, typology, theodicy, parenesis, and reflection to create a motif of martyrdom.

His purpose is clearly pastoral arising from his role as presbyter: to exhort his congregations to prepare to be martyred for Christ amid the Severan persecution.

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ISBN: 9781842275689
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: PATERNOSTER PRESS - published 01/02/2008
Format: Paperback