Select Narratives Of Holy Women: From The Syro-Antiochene Or Sinai Palimpsest (1900) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104463762)

Select Narratives of Holy Women: From the Syro-Antiochene or Sinai Palimpsest is a book written by Agnes Smith Lewis and published in 1900. The book contains a collection of narratives of holy women from the Syro-Antiochene or Sinai Palimpsest, which is a manuscript that contains many layers of writing. The narratives in the book include stories of women who were martyred for their faith, women who were hermits and lived in the desert, and women who were leaders in their communities. The book also includes an introduction by the author, in which she provides background information about the manuscript and the context in which it was written. The narratives in the book are translated from Syriac, which is an ancient language that was spoken in the Middle East. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and women's history, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the lives of holy women in the early Christian church.As Written Above The Old Syriac Gospels By John The Stylite, Of Beth-Mari-Qanun In A.D. 778.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: Agnes Smith Lewis
ISBN-10: 1104463768
ISBN-13: 9781104463762
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.81d