The Life of the Virgin by Stephen J Shoemaker
Helps you in understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity and the history of Christian piety. This title reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as "affective piety".
“Shoemaker has provided us not only with the translation but also with a thorough introduction to the whole work. . [an] important addition to the literature.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal -- Lawrence S. Cunningham * Commonweal *
“Charming and indeed edifying . . . accessible . . . engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture -- Bruce Foltz * Books and Culture *
“Shoemaker has done a great service . . . eminently readable . . . important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies -- Jacob N. Van Sickle * Journal of Early Christian Studies *
“Charming and indeed edifying . . . accessible . . . engaging.”—Bruce Foltz, Books and Culture -- Bruce Foltz * Books and Culture *
“Shoemaker has done a great service . . . eminently readable . . . important.”—Jacob N. Van Sickle, Journal of Early Christian Studies -- Jacob N. Van Sickle * Journal of Early Christian Studies *
Stephen J. Shoemaker is associate professor of religious studies at the University of Oregon. He lives in Springfield, OR.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300175042 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300175043 |
| Title | The Life of the Virgin |
| Author | Stephen J Shoemaker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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