Constructing Saints in Greek and Latin Hagiography
This book explores representations of saints in a variety of Latin and Greek late antique hagiographical narratives, such as saints'Lives, martyr acts, miracle collections, and edifying tales. The book examines techniques through which the saints featured in such texts are depicted as heroes and her...
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Brepols Publishers
2023
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