Ancient Traditions of the Virgin Mary's Dormition and Assumption by Stephen J. S

Description: Ancient Traditions of the Virgin Mary's Dormition and Assumption by Stephen J. Shoemaker A comprehensive study of the ancient Dormition and Assumption traditions, a collection of over sixty narratives, preserved in nine ancient languages, that commemorate the end of the Virgin Marys life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read on the Oxford Academic platform and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. The ancient Dormition and Assumption traditions are a collection of over sixty different narratives, preserved in nine ancient languages, that commemorate the end of the Virgin Marys life. These traditions have longbeen overlooked by scholars of early Christianity, no doubt largely because this complicated corpus was insufficiently well known. The present study aims to remedy this situation with a detailedanalysis of the earliest traditions of Marys death, including liturgical and archaeological evidence as well as the numerous narrative sources. Several of the most important narratives are translated in appendices, many appearing in English for the first time. The book will be of interest to all scholars of early Christian literature. Author Biography Stephen J. Shoemaker is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Oregon. Table of Contents 1: Earliest Dormition Traditions2: Palestinian Cult of the Virgin3: Rival Traditions of Marys Death4: Prehistory and Origins of the Dormition TraditionsAppendicesA. The Ethiopic Liber RequieiB. Earliest Greek Dormition NarrativeC. Fifth-Century Syriac FragmentsD. The Ethiopic Six BooksE. (Ps.-) Evodius of RomeF. Jacob of SerugG. Palm Narrative Parallels Review `Review from previous edition What is truly striking about this book is its meticulous and thorough research. Specialists in the Dormition materials and Marian devotion will henceforward meed to take into account Shoemakers claims. Likewise, students and scholars of early Christianity will welcome the translations he provides in the appendices.Church History`impressive ... both rich and illuminating: it offers many new insights on the development of legends surrounding the departure of the Mother of God from earthly life and her sojourn in paradise thereafter ... a valuable contribution to the field. Shoemaker treats both primary and secondary sources comprehensively and skilfully, adding critical and imaginative insights to the work which has been done in the field.Sobornost`the books extensive bibliography is impressive ... The thesis is meticulously referenced with full and detailed footnotes ... Shoemakers scholarship in this area will make his a name to reckon with in the future.Journal of Theological Studies`learned survey of the literary, archaeological, and liturgical sources for early traditions of the Dormition.Bryn Mawr Classical Review`...essential for the study of Mary in early Christianity.Journal of the American Academy of Religion Long Description The ancient Dormition and Assumption traditions are a collection of over sixty different narratives, preserved in nine ancient languages, that commemorate the end of the Virgin Marys life. These traditions have long been overlooked by scholars of early Christianity, no doubt largely because this complicated corpus was insufficiently well known. The present study aims to remedy this situation with a detailed analysis of the earliest traditions of Marys death,including liturgical and archaeological evidence as well as the numerous narrative sources. Several of the most important narratives are translated in appendices, many appearing in English for the firsttime. The book will be of interest to all scholars of early Christian literature. Review Text Review from previous edition What is truly striking about this book is its meticulous and thorough research. Specialists in the Dormition materials and Marian devotion will henceforward meed to take into account Shoemakers claims. Likewise, students and scholars of early Christianity will welcome the translations he provides in the appendices.Church Historyimpressive ... both rich and illuminating: it offers many new insights on the development of legends surrounding the departure of the Mother of God from earthly life and her sojourn in paradise thereafter ... a valuable contribution to the field. Shoemaker treats both primary and secondary sources comprehensively and skilfully, adding critical and imaginative insights to the work which has been done in the field.Sobornostthe books extensive bibliography is impressive ... The thesis is meticulously referenced with full and detailed footnotes ... Shoemakers scholarship in this area will make his a name to reckon with in the future.Journal of Theological Studieslearned survey of the literary, archaeological, and liturgical sources for early traditions of the Dormition.Bryn Mawr Classical Review...essential for the study of Mary in early Christianity.Journal of the American Academy of Religion Review Quote the books extensive bibliography is impressive ... The thesis is meticulously referenced with full and detailed footnotes ... Shoemakers scholarship in this area will make his a name to reckon with in the future.Journal of Theological Studies Promotional "Headline" 1. Earliest Dormition Traditions 2. Palestinian Cult of the Virgin 3. Rival Traditions of Marys Death 4. Prehistory and Origins of the Dormition Traditions Appendices A. The Ethiopic Liber Requiei B. Earliest Greek Dormition Narrative C. Fifth-Century Syriac Fragments D. The Ethiopic Six Books E. (Ps.-) Evodius of Rome F. Jacob of Serug G. Palm Narrative Parallels Feature Challenges many received opinions about the traditions of the Virgin Marys Dormition and AssumptionIncludes the first English translations of the most important narratives Details ISBN0199210748 Author Stephen J. Shoemaker Short Title ANCIENT TRADITIONS OF THE VIRG Language English ISBN-10 0199210748 ISBN-13 9780199210749 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Birth 1968 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780199210749 UK Release Date 2006-10-19 AU Release Date 2006-10-19 NZ Release Date 2006-10-19 Pages 480 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Early Christian Studies Publication Date 2006-10-19 Alternative 9780199250752 DEWEY 232.91 Illustrations 6 figures Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53300590;

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