Martyrdom Of Perpetua Analysis

Perpetual Strength

Religion has been a sensitive and powerful subject throughout the course of history. This controversial topic has reaped wars, forcing people to defend their religious beliefs. When people start to venture into a specific type of religion, they usually develop a sense of attachment and adoration for some type of divine god. As their admiration for their religion grows, these individuals build up so much passion and glorification that they are willing to put their lives at stake as a mark of sacrificial appreciation. This idea and practice is present in the primary source document The Martyrdom of Perpetua & Felicity, as it recounts one of the first known acts of martyrdom in the early Roman age. In this document, a female martyr named Perpetua exhibits great strength and passion for Christ and is often portrayed in masculine ways in order to underscore the influence and authority that Christianity has on God’s believers. Although the primary source document may have …show more content…
Although she was obviously a caring parent, she took pride in cutting off the connection with her child as she thought it was an essential turning point in her journey, allowing her to come even closer to becoming a true martyr of …show more content…
Her faith in God gives her the power and glory that she desperately needs to become a true martyr of Christ. Although Perpetua’s narrative may seem to degrade a woman’s importance in society, it is actually a representation of a strong woman who possessed masculine traits and abilities. The narrative gives us one of the first instances in which a woman transcends the societal boundaries in order to become a dominant role model in the rise of