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., 1968- (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2006, c2002.
Series:Oxford early Christian studies.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009769421406719
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:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (477 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781281190604
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