Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Perpetua's Passion. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the triple cultural/religious influences and martyrdom as they relate to Perpetua. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: LM1_TLCPerpt.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
to draw people away from standardized religion in the Roman Empire. Indeed, Perpetua did not desire to be a part of pagan Rome where the primary religious objectives pointed
to such social, religious and political narrow-mindedness. In contrast to Christianitys one God belief, pagan Rome purported the existence of thousands of household gods, a concept that defied Perpetuas
own belief. Carthaginian presented yet another religious obstacle for Perpetua to follow: the existence of voluntary human sacrifice. This, as written in Joyce E. Salisburys Perpetuas Passion, was
an age-old practice ripe for change in which she had no intention of participating, regardless of her North African heritage. "But for the women the devil had made ready
a most savage cow, prepared for this purpose against all custom; for even in this beast he would mock their sex. They were stripped therefore and made to put
on nets; and so they were brought forth" (Salisbury PG). Perhaps above all of these issues resided the most pertinent reason for Perpetuas
abandonment from pagan Rome: the overwhelming patriarchal oppression of traditional Roman society compared with Christianitys democratic pledge to maintain that all people were equal before God, including women. Indeed,
the road to female freedom and self-expression has been paved with patriarchal intolerance and characteristic skepticism so much so that women have been forced to prove their worthiness within the
stringent boundaries of a male-dominated existence, a perpetual assertion that speaks volumes about the inherent fortitude comprising the female spirit. To say that women of all cultures have had
to fight for their existence throughout history would be a gross understatement and one that would also be staunchly supported by the likes of Perpetua.
...