Ancient traditions of the Virgin Mary's dormition and assumption
The ancient dormition and assumption traditions are the earliest accounts of the Virgin Mary's departure from this life. They first developed in the eastern Mediterranean during the early Christian period. This book presents a systematic study of these traditions
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2023, 2023
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Series: | Oxford early Christian studies / Oxford early Christian studies
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | The ancient dormition and assumption traditions are the earliest accounts of the Virgin Mary's departure from this life. They first developed in the eastern Mediterranean during the early Christian period. This book presents a systematic study of these traditions |
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Item Description: | Previously issued in print: 2004 |
Physical Description: | xiv, 460 pages illustrations |
ISBN: | 9780191600746 |