Buch, Englisch, 215 Seiten, Trade Paperback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 331 g
Buch, Englisch, 215 Seiten, Trade Paperback, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 331 g
Reihe: Transformation of the Classical Heritage
ISBN: 978-0-520-21366-1
Verlag: University of California Press
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.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Kirchengeschichte Frühes Christentum, Patristik, Christliche Archäologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Note on the Translation and Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Map
Preface to the Paperback Edition
Updated Bibliography on Women in Syriac Christianity
Introduction
1 • Mary, the Niece of Abraham of Qidun
Introduction
Mary
2 • Pelagia of Antioch
Introduction
Pelagia
3 • Persian Martyrs
Introduction
A. Martha
B. Tarbo
C. Martyrs ofKarka d-Beth Slokh (Kirkuk)
D. History of Karka d-Beth Slokh
E. Thekla and Companions
F. Anahid
4 ·Women Martyrs of Najran
Introduction
A. From Simeon of Beth Arsham's Second Letter
B. From the Book of the Himyarites
5 ·From the Lives of the Eastern Saints, by John of Ephesus
Introduction
A. Mary and Euphemia
B. Susan
6 • Anastasia
Introduction Anastasia
7 • Febronia
Introduction
Febronia
8 • Shirin
Introduction
Shirin
Bibliography and Sources
Index of Names