From Abel to Zechariah

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of martyrdom in the Scriptures and its theological significance.

Martyrdom runs throughout the whole Scriptures, memorably referenced by Christ in His phrase "from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah." What is the inner meaning of martyrdom? Is it just getting killed, or does it have actual theological purpose? Intro: 0:00 1st Half: 1:08 2nd Half/Callers: 1:22:24 3rd Half/Callers: 1:45:06 Conclusion: 2:54:00

People in this episode

Hosts: Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Fr. Stephen De Young

Topics covered

• martyrdom
• theological purpose
• Scriptural references
• Christianity
• sacrifice
• faith

Keywords

• martyrdom
• Abel
• Zechariah
• theology
• Christian faith
• sacrifice
• Scriptures

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Scriptures

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