Celibate Marriages In Late Antique And Byzantine Hagiography

The Lives Of Saints Julian And Basilissa, Andronikos And Athanasia, And Galaktion And Episteme

by Anne P. Alwis
language: english
Publisher: CONTINUUM PUBLISHING CORPORATION, December of 2011 ‧
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Offers an exploration of the phenomenon of celibate marriages in Byzantine hagiography. This book also explores the puzzling phenomenon of continent marriage as depicted in the lives of three couples who achieved sainthood. It highlights the ingenuity of Byzantine hagiographers as they attempted to reconcile this curious paradox.

Celibate Marriages In Late Antique And Byzantine Hagiography

The Lives Of Saints Julian And Basilissa, Andronikos And Athanasia, And Galaktion And Episteme

by Anne P. Alwis

Property Description
ISBN: 9781441115256
Publisher: CONTINUUM PUBLISHING CORPORATION
Release Date: December of 2011
Language: English
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Format: Book
Collection: Guides For The Perplexed
Categories: Books in English > History > Ancient history
EAN: 9781441115256