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	Martyrdom and Rome, by G.W. Bowersock This book examines the historical context of the earliest Christian martyrs, and anchors their grisly and often willful self-sacrifice to the everyday life and outlook of the cities (mostly Greek) of the Roman Empire. 160pp Paper Price: $32.00
	Martyrdom: A Guide for the Perplexed, by Paul Middleton It can be said, almost without exaggeration, that martyrdom has become one of the most pressing theological issues facing the contemporary world - this book aims to illuminate the issue (principally, though not exclusively) within Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities. 176pp Paper Price: $25.00
	Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe, by Brad S. Gregory Reconstructing religious motivation, conviction, and behavior in early modern Europe, Brad Gregory shows us the shifting perspectives of authorities willing to kill, martyrs willing to die, martyrologists eager to memorialize, and controversialists keen to dispute. 544pp Paper Price: $31.00
	The Other Christs: Imitating Jesus in Ancient Christian Ideologies of Martyrdom, by Richard Finn Examines the relationship between Christ and martyrs in the early Church. 336pp Hardcover Publication Due April 2010 Price: $74.00