The Life of the Virgin
Maximus the Confessor
$47.99
- Hardcover
232 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2012
Summary
Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century Life of the Virgin, attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography. Originally written in Greek and now surviving only in Old Georgian, it is now translated for the first time into English. It is a work that holds profound significance for understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity, providing a rich source for understanding the history of Christian piety.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300175042 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0300175043 |
| Author: | Stephen J. Shoemaker |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 223mm x 144mm |
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“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work … [an] important addition to the literature.”-Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal
“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work … [an] important addition to the literature.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal – Lawrence S. Cunningham * Commonweal *
“Charming and indeed edifying … accessible … engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture – Bruce Foltz * Books and Culture *
“Shoemaker has done a great service … eminently readable … important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies – Jacob N. Van Sickle * Journal of Early Christian Studies *
About The Author
Stephen J. Shoemaker
Stephen J. Shoemaker is associate professor of religious studies at the University of Oregon. He lives in Springfield, OR.
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