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Sacrificial death and eternal life
The idea that sacrificial death earns everlasting life is central to many traditions, including Christianity, where Christ's crucifixion has often served as a model, even for soldiers.
The Hebrew Bible takes a different path.
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Martyrs were promised both an honored name and eternal life.
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 397–398
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