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| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English], from Late Latin, from [[Greek]] martyr-, martys [[witness]] |
| − | In its [[original]] [[meaning]], the [[word]] martyr, [[meaning]] [[witness]], was used in the [[secular]] [[sphere]] as well as in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]].[1] The [[process]] of bearing [[witness]] was not intended to lead to the [[death]] of the witness, although it is known from ancient writers (e.g. [ | + | In its [[original]] [[meaning]], the [[word]] martyr, [[meaning]] [[witness]], was used in the [[secular]] [[sphere]] as well as in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]].[1] The [[process]] of bearing [[witness]] was not intended to lead to the [[death]] of the witness, although it is known from ancient writers (e.g. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephus Josephus]) and from the [[New Testament]] that witnesses often died for their testimonies. |
During the early Christian centuries, the term acquired the extended [[meaning]] of a believer who is called to witness for their [[religious]] [[belief]], and on account of this witness, endures [[suffering]] and/or [[death]]. The term, in this later sense, entered the English language as a loanword. The death of a martyr or the value attributed to it is called martyrdom. | During the early Christian centuries, the term acquired the extended [[meaning]] of a believer who is called to witness for their [[religious]] [[belief]], and on account of this witness, endures [[suffering]] and/or [[death]]. The term, in this later sense, entered the English language as a loanword. The death of a martyr or the value attributed to it is called martyrdom. | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: a [[person]] who [[voluntarily]] suffers [[death]] as the penalty of [[witnessing]] to and refusing to [[renounce]] a [[religion]] | *1: a [[person]] who [[voluntarily]] suffers [[death]] as the penalty of [[witnessing]] to and refusing to [[renounce]] a [[religion]] | ||
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A '''martyr''' (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, "witness"; stem μάρτυρ-, mártyr-) is somebody who suffers [[persecution]] and [[death]] for refusing to [[renounce]] a [[belief]] or [[cause]], often religious. | A '''martyr''' (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, "witness"; stem μάρτυρ-, mártyr-) is somebody who suffers [[persecution]] and [[death]] for refusing to [[renounce]] a [[belief]] or [[cause]], often religious. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.ccel.org/ccel/foxe/martyrs.html Fox's Book of Martyrs] 16th century classic book, accounts of martyrdoms, full text. |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.cqpress.com/incontext/terrorism/links/epr_martyrdom.html Martyrdom from the perspective of sociology]-Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:26, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek martyr-, martys witness
In its original meaning, the word martyr, meaning witness, was used in the secular sphere as well as in the New Testament of the Bible.[1] The process of bearing witness was not intended to lead to the death of the witness, although it is known from ancient writers (e.g. Josephus) and from the New Testament that witnesses often died for their testimonies.
During the early Christian centuries, the term acquired the extended meaning of a believer who is called to witness for their religious belief, and on account of this witness, endures suffering and/or death. The term, in this later sense, entered the English language as a loanword. The death of a martyr or the value attributed to it is called martyrdom. [edit]
Definitions
- 1: a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
- 2: a person who sacrifices something of great value and especially life itself for the sake of principle
- 3: victim; especially : a great or constant sufferer <a martyr to asthma all his life — A. J. Cronin>
Description
A martyr (Greek: μάρτυς, mártys, "witness"; stem μάρτυρ-, mártyr-) is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce a belief or cause, often religious.
External links
- Fox's Book of Martyrs 16th century classic book, accounts of martyrdoms, full text.
- Martyrdom from the perspective of sociology-Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion
