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  • Polyeucte

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    In Pierre Corneille's gripping tragedy, "Polyeucte," the playwright explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the struggle between personal conviction and societal pressures. Set against the backdrop of Roman-occupied Armenia, the narrative follows the titular character, Polyeucte, who embraces martyrdom to express his unwavering belief in Christianity. Corneille's use of elevated language and ... Read more

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  • Polyeucte

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Faith and Sacrifice in Ancient Armenia

    Translated by Thomas Constable ...
    In "Polyeucte," Pierre Corneille masterfully intertwines the themes of love, sacrifice, and martyrdom in a neoclassical tragedy that resonates with the moral and existential dilemmas of its time. Set against the backdrop of early Christian persecution, the play intricately explores the conflict between personal conviction and societal pressures, showcased through the character of Polyeucte, who ... Read more

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  • A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

    A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament gives fresh insight and understanding to this theological discipline. Scholars from Dallas Theological Seminary combine to create this important volume edited by Roy B. Zuck. Each contributor looks at divine revelation as it appears chronologically in the canon, allowing you to witness God's truth unfold through the centuries. ... Read more

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  • Polyeucte

    Pierre Corneille was born in Rouen in 1606, the son of an official; was educated by the Jesuits, and practised unsuccessfully as a lawyer. His dramatic career began with the comedy of “Melite, ” but it was by his “Medee” that he first proved his tragic genius. “The Cid” appeared in 1636, and a series of masterpieces followed— “Horace, ” “Cinna, ” “Polyeucte, ” “Le Menteur. ” After a failure in ... Read more

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  • Polyeucte

    Translated by Thomas Constable ...
    This seventeenth-century drama in five acts was inspired by the tale of Saint Polyeuctus (rendered as 'Polyeucte' in French), a Roman convert to the faith who was martyred in 259 A.D. However, although an imaginatively retold version of the story of St. Polyeuctus comprises some of the plot of the play, Polyeucte also relates metaphorically to the religious debates of the seventeenth century. A ... Read more

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