Willingness to Die and the Gift of Life: Suicide and Martyrdom in the Hebrew Bible.

  • Published In: Reviews in Religion & Theology, 2024, v. 31, n. 3. P. 118 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Balfour, Rory J. 3 of 3

Abstract

In this article, Paul K.‐K. Cho explores the themes of suicide, self-sacrifice, and martyrdom in the Hebrew Bible. Cho examines various figures and texts from the Old Testament that deal with these concepts. He argues that while some suicides are depicted negatively, others can be seen as neutral or even positively ennobling within the honor-shame dynamics of ancient Israel. Cho also discusses the willingness of certain biblical figures to put their lives at risk for the benefit of others, and he examines the concept of martyrdom in the Old Testament. Overall, Cho's analysis sheds new light on these often overlooked themes in the Hebrew Bible. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in Religion & Theology. 2024/07, Vol. 31, Issue 3, p118
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1350-7303
  • DOI:10.1111/rirt.14331
  • Accession Number:178646716
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