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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shoemaker, Stephen J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2023, 2023
Series:Oxford early Christian studies / Oxford early Christian studies
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
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
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2004
Physical Description:xiv, 460 pages illustrations
ISBN:9780191600746