The legend of Mar Qardagh : narrative and Christian heroism in late antique Iraq /
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.
Основен автор: | Walker, Joel Thomas, 1968- |
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Формат: | Електронна книга |
Език: | English |
Публикувано: |
Berkeley :
University of California Press,
2006.
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Серия: |
Transformation of the classical heritage ;
40. |
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Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=149793 |
Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Legend of Mar Qardagh. |
Резюме: |
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. |
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Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (1 volume). |
Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
ISBN: |
9780520932197 0520932196 1423755537 9781423755531 |