Eulogius Corpus
Book Description
In ninth-century Córdoba, under Islamic rule, a Christian priest named Eulogius witnessed one of history's most complex religious confrontations. Between 850 and 859, forty-eight Christians faced execution for what authorities deemed religious offenses against Islam, most condemned for publicly expressing disrespect toward Muhammad.
This remarkable collection presents the first complete English translation of Eulogius' writings, offering readers an intimate window into a community grappling with profound questions of faith, resistance, and survival. The Christian community itself remained deeply divided about these dramatic events. Some viewed the executed as authentic martyrs following the classical Roman tradition, while others condemned them as reckless provocateurs whose actions unnecessarily strained the delicate relationship between Christians and Muslim authorities.
Through Eulogius' careful documentation, readers encounter not just historical events but timeless spiritual dilemmas about conviction, compromise, and the cost of religious expression. His writings reveal his determined effort to establish these figures as legitimate saints, even without widespread community support.
For contemporary spiritual seekers, these texts illuminate how communities navigate religious differences, the complexity of interfaith relations, and the challenging questions that arise when personal faith intersects with political reality. This scholarly yet accessible work provides valuable insights for anyone exploring the intersection of spirituality, community dynamics, and religious identity across cultural boundaries.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 432 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Sources
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Spain, history
