From nuns disguised as monks to desert harlots, the ten women whose vitae are presented here exemplify the divergent paths to sanctification in Byzantium. These vitae are also notable for their details of Byzantine life, providing information on family life and household management, monastic routines, and even a smallpox epidemic.
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From nuns disguised as monks to desert harlots, the ten women whose vitae are presented here exemplify the divergent paths to sanctification in Byzantium. These vitae are also notable for their details of Byzantine life, providing information on family life and household management, monastic routines, and even a smallpox epidemic.
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Publisher:
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
Published:
1996
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17994826559
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Good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
