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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.
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Published: |
Berkeley :
University of California Press,
2006.
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| Series: | Transformation of the classical heritage ;
40. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | 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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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 volume) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780520932197 0520932196 1423755537 9781423755531 9786612358821 6612358823 |