Martyrdom

Definition

Rejected as pointless by Basilides on the basis of a non-suffering Christ; affirmed by the Church as confession of the crucified Lord.

Episodes

• 021 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 1
• 077 — New Testament — Topic 18
• 118 — Patrology — Topic 6

Related Concepts

• Confession
• Docetism
• Eschatology
• Idol Sacrifice
• Persecution
• Saints
• St Ignatius
• St Polycarp
• Stephen
• Tertullian

Biblical References

• Acts 7:51-60 — “You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did! Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold long…
• Acts 28:30-31 — *Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete boldness and without restriction. *