Christian Martyrs under Islam: Religious Violence and the Making of the Muslim World
During the 7th century CE, many predominantly Christian regions fell under Islamic political control, including Spain, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and the Caucasus. This began a long, complex process whereby these ancient Christian societies become medieval Islamic societies. Although forced conversion was relatively uncommon, tensions sometimes spilled over into violence and Christians commemorated the victims as saints. This talk will introduce these Christian martyrs against the backdrop of early relations between Muslims and Christians, ancient ideas of martyrdom, and the formation of what is often called ‘Islamic civilization.’
Date:
29 January 2019, 17:30
Venue:
Venue to be announced
Speaker:
Christian Sahner (St Cross)
Organising department:
St Cross College
Organiser:
Victoria Cox (St Cross College)
Organiser contact email address:
communications@stx.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
St Cross Talks
Topics:
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-cross-talk-christian-martyrs-under-islam-religious-violence-and-the-making-of-the-muslim-world-tickets-54526794109
Cost:
FREE
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Ella Bedrock
