Holy women of the Syrian Orient / introduced and translated by Sebastian P. Brock and Susan Ashbrook Harvey.
Other author/creator | Brock, Sebastian P. |
Other author/creator | Harvey, Susan Ashbrook. |
Format | Book and Print |
Edition | Updated ed., with a new preface. |
Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, 1998, ©1987. |
Description | xix, 197 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
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Series | Transformation of the classical heritage ; 13 Transformation of the classical heritage ; 13. ^A131875 |
Contents | Mary, the niece of Abraham of Qidun -- Pelagia, of Antioch -- Persian martyrs : Martha, Tarbo, Martyrs of Karak d-Beth Slokh (Kirkuk), History of Karka d-Beth Slokh, Thekla and companions, Anahid -- Women martyrs of Najran : From Simeon of Beth Arsham's second letter, From the Book of the Himyarits -- From the Lives of the eastern saints / by John of Ephesus : Mary and Euphemia, Susan -- Anastasia -- Febronia -- Shirin. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-193) and index. |
LCCN | 86011313 |
ISBN | 0520213661 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | BR1713 .H625 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |