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Cyril of Scythopolis: A Study in Hagiography as Apology

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In Cyril of Scythopolis: A Study in Hagiography as Apology, Cynthia Stallman-Pacitti presents a scholarly examination of the hagiographical writings of Cyril of Scythopolis, exploring the apologetic elements and rhetorical strategies employed in his portrayal of saints' lives. This book offers valuable insights into the early Christian hagiographic tradition and its role in defending and promoting the Christian faith within the context of the Byzantine world.

 

Contents

 

Preface

ix

Introduction

1

Part One

Chapter One: The Monastery

5

Chapter Two: The Province

14

Chapter Three: The Empire

24

Part Two

Chapter Four: Cyril's Definition

41

Chapter Five: The Opponents

67

Nestorianism

68

Monophysitism

79

Origenism

89

Manichaeism

105

Conclusion

121

Index

124

 

Paperback:
126 Pages
Publisher:
Hellenic College Press 
ISBN:
978-0-917653-41-6
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 8.5 inches
Publication Year:
1991




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