Letter of Ignatius to the Romans and Martyrdom of polycarp Flashcards
1
Q
What are the aspects of letters to the romans?
A
- Spare me your intervention
- Sacrificial terminology
- Graphic language/visceral seeing –
allusion to the eucharist - Physical remains (relics)
- Imitatio Christi
- Erotic language of Song of Songs
- Allusion to the apostle Paul: exemplum?
2
Q
What was the letter of Polycarp?
A
The letter is linked to a copy of Ignatius’ letter collection, addressed to the congregation of Philippi (they had asked for the letters).
3
Q
What was the letter Martyrdom of Polycarp
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letter from the congregation of Smyrna to the congregation of Philomelium (Phrygia)
4
Q
What were the themes of the letter of Polycarp?
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- Graphic language / visceral seeing
- Christ suffers in the martyr
- Motif of inviting the martyr to recant
- Vision and prophecy
- Biblical allusions
- Legal basis for convicting Christians
- Anti-Jewish polemic
- Sacrificial terminology
- Miracles
- Corona
- Role of relics
5
Q
What are the important elements in Martyrdom of Polycarp?
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- Biblical allusions (passion story NT)
- Vision
- Anti-Jewish polemic
- Sacrificial terminology
- Miracle
- Relics
