The Cult of Saint Thecla A Tradition of Women's Piety in Late Antiquity |
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| Author:
| Davis, Stephen J. |
| Series title: | Oxford Early Christian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-954871-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $73.00 |
Book Description:
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Thecla, a disciple of the apostle Paul, became perhaps the most celebrated female saint and 'martyr' in the early church. Bringing together literary, artistic, and archaeological evidence, the author shows how the cult of Saint Thecla was especially popular among early Christian women.
Thecla, a disciple of the apostle Paul, became perhaps the most celebrated female saint and 'martyr' in the early church. Bringing together literary, artistic, and archaeological evidence, the author shows how the cult of Saint Thecla was especially popular among early Christian women.