The Virgin Mary in Byzantium, c.400 - 1000

Traces the development of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Byzantium between c.400 and 1000, especially as expressed in liturgical texts. Focuses on three literary genres that were used to promote and celebrate her cult, including homilies, hymns, and hagiography, and explores the apparent contra...

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Autore principale: Cunningham, Mary B.
Natura: Online
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Cambridge University Press 2024
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Accesso online:ONIX_20240819_9781009327244_146
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Riassunto:Traces the development of the portrayal of the Virgin Mary in Byzantium between c.400 and 1000, especially as expressed in liturgical texts. Focuses on three literary genres that were used to promote and celebrate her cult, including homilies, hymns, and hagiography, and explores the apparent contradictions in her nature.