Virgin Mary in Byzantium, c.400-1000 hymns, homilies and hagiography

Traces the development of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Byzantium between c.400 and 1000, especially as expressed in liturgical texts. Focuses on three literary genres that were used to promote and celebrate her cult, including homilies, hymns, and hagiography, and explores the apparent contra...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Cunningham, Mary, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2022.
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Sumario:Traces the development of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Byzantium between c.400 and 1000, especially as expressed in liturgical texts. Focuses on three literary genres that were used to promote and celebrate her cult, including homilies, hymns, and hagiography, and explores the apparent contradictions in her nature.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:9781009327244