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.
- ISBN10 0520920953
- ISBN13 9780520920958
- Publish Date 25 June 1987
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint University of California Press
- Edition Revised ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 215
- Language English