The Legend of Mar Qardagh: Narrative and Christian Heroism in Late Antique Iraq Volume 40

by Joel Walker

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This pioneering study uses an early seventh-century Christian martyr legend to elucidate the culture and society of late antique Iraq. Translated from Syriac into English here for the first time, the legend of Mar Qardagh introduces a hero of epic proportions whose characteristics confound simple classification. During the several stages of his career, Mar Qardagh hunts like a Persian King, argues like a Greek philosopher, and renounces his Zoroastrian...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0520245784

ISBN13:9780520245785

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:366 Pages

Weight:1.40 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Ancient Ancient & Classical Literature Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Education & Reference Greek Historical History Iraq Middle East

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