Holy Women of the Syrian Orient - The Transformation of the Classical Heritage
Updated Edition with a new preface
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The fifteen hagiographies about holy women of the Syrian Orient collected here include stories of martyrs' passions and saints' lives, pious romances and personal reminiscences. Dating from the fourth to seventh centuries A.D., they are translated from Syriac into accessible and vivid prose. Annotations and source notes by the translators help clarify elements that may be unfamiliar to some readers. This collection bears witness to the profound contributions women made to early Chistianity: their various roles, their leadership inside and outside the church structure, and their power to influence others. A new preface discusses recent developments in the field and updates the bibliography.
Book information
ISBN: | 9780520213661 |
Publisher: | University of California Press |
Imprint: | University of California Press |
Pub date: | 18 Aug 1998 |
Edition: | Updated Edition with a new preface |
DEWEY: | 275.6088042 |
DEWEY edition: | 21 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 197 |
Weight: | 350g |
Height: | 230mm |
Width: | 154mm |
Spine width: | 17mm |