Holy Women of the Syrian Orient: Volume 13

Bys: Sebastian P. Brock and Susan Ashbrook Harvey

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520213661

ISBN13:9780520213661

Release Date:August 1998

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:215 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Ancient Christian Books & Bibles Church History History Middle East Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Syria Theology Women's Studies

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