Tortures and Torments of the Christian Martyrs (2004)by Rev. Antonio Gallonio |
| T he Classic Martyrology The new edition includes historic and contemporary illustrations, and a forensic investigation into the Crucifixion that inspired Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Both gruesomeness and evil creativity are captured in this intellectual examination of the tortures of Christian martyrs. Includes On the Physical Death of Jesus, an article that describes the forensic realities of the crucifixion, which influenced Mel Gibson's film, The Passion., Repellent and fascinating at the same time, the terrible tortures of Christian martyrs evidence a sort of evil creativity and gleeful bloodlust on the part of their tormentors. This book captures the gruesomeness of torture and provides an intellectual examination of it, with an awareness of the visceral thrill that such images provide. It includes a reproduction of the 1591 book of the same title, with engravings and descriptions of Christian tortures along with 24 illustrations by a variety of artists including Daniel Clowes, Joe Coleman and Kaz. With black and white illustrations |  | Title : Tortures and Torments of the Christian Martyrs (2004) Author : Rev. Antonio Gallonio ISBN : 9781932595017 Category : Criminology Publication Year : 2004 Publisher : Feral House Pages : 280 Binding : Softcover Condition : As New Product Code : 52239 Product Dimensions : Height (mm) : 218 Width (mm) : 136 Thickness (mm) : 18 Weight (grams) : 463 |
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