This is the first systematic study of literary formulae (topoi) in Greek medieval lives of the saints. Thomas Pratsch compiles a comprehensive collection of material, including a systematic catalogue of the topoi. In his evaluation of them he provides new insights into the genesis, transmission and historical development of the genre of Greek saints' vitae. He traces the gradual development of the vitae from various other literary forms and, working from a new perspective, lends support to the thesis that a canon of Greek lives of the saints became established from the end of the 10th century and into the 11th century. This study is a valuable reference work on Byzantine hagiographic literature.
- ISBN10 3110184397
- ISBN13 9783110184396
- Publish Date 19 September 2005 (first published 1 January 2005)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country DE
- Imprint De Gruyter
- Edition Reprint 2012
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 491
- Language German
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