The legend of Mar Qardagh: narrative and Christian heroism in late antique Iraq
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Main Author: Walker, Joel Thomas (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley University of California Press 2006
Series:Transformation of the classical heritage 40
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
5. Remembering Mar Qardagh: The Origins and Evolution of an East-Syrian Martyr CultEpilogue: The Festival of Mar Qardagh at Melqi; Appendix; Select Bibliography; Index
Explores the history of Christianity in Iraq. This study uses an early seventh-century Christian martyr legend to elucidate the culture and society of late antique Iraq. It introduces a hero of epic proportions whose characteristics confound simple classification
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (1 volume)
ISBN:0520245784
0520932196
1282358820
1423755537
159875937X
9780520245785
9780520932197
9781282358829
9781423755531
9781598759372

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