Death in Second-Century Christian Thought

Focusing on the conceptualization of death in the second century, this book examines how early Christians adapted existing ideas to formulate a unique Christian perspective. By analyzing key metaphors and expressions used by the church, the author highlights how they drew from their understanding of scripture and the narrative of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. This exploration reveals the church's engagement with late antique views on death, leading to a distinctively Christian interpretation during a pivotal period in church history.