Analecta Gorgiana

3 primary works

Bride of Blood, Bride of Light: Biblical Women as Images of Church in Jacob of Serug

by Susan Harvey

Published 7 April 2009

This study seeks to address the common bridal imagery pervasive in ancient Syriac Christianity by asking how Jacob of Serug employed the presentation of biblical women in his homilies to serve as imagery for the Church.

Theodora the "Believing Queen": A Study in Syriac Historiographical Tradition

by Susan Harvey

Published 14 December 2011

Syriac tradition remembers sixth century Byzantine emperor Justinian I as the harsh persecutor of the faithful, while his wife Theodora is revered as the "believing queen", champion and protectress of the dissenting non-Chalcedonian church.

To Whom Did Jacob Preach?

by Susan Harvey

Published 14 December 2011

The long career of Jacob of Serugh provides insights into Scripture and tradition expected by homilies as well as information about his audience. In this publication, Harvey discusses Jacob of Serugh's concern for congregations to balance lifestyle and devotional obligations.