Portrait of the Consecrated Woman in Greek Christian Literature of the First Four Centuries (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436702904)

Portrait Of The Consecrated Woman In Greek Christian Literature Of The First Four Centuries is a scholarly book by M. Rosamond Nugent. The book explores the portrayal of women who chose to live a life of consecration in the early Christian church, as depicted in Greek literature from the first four centuries. Nugent examines a variety of texts, including hagiographies, letters, and theological treatises, to provide a comprehensive picture of the lives and experiences of these women. She looks at the ways in which they were represented as models of piety and devotion, and how their stories were used to inspire and instruct other women in the church. The book also explores the social and cultural context in which these women lived, including the attitudes towards women in Greek society at the time, and the role of the church in shaping gender roles and expectations. Nugent's analysis is informed by a deep understanding of the historical and literary context of the texts she studies, and she provides detailed and nuanced interpretations of the material.Overall, Portrait Of The Consecrated Woman In Greek Christian Literature Of The First Four Centuries is an important contribution to the study of early Christian history and the role of women in the church. It will be of interest to scholars and students of theology, history, and gender studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of women in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. Rosamond Nugent
ISBN-10: 1436702909
ISBN-13: 9781436702904
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d