The Life of Porphyry Bishop of Gaza (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019441763)

G.F. Hill's biography of Porphyry, a bishop in the ancient city of Gaza, sheds light on the religious and cultural history of the Eastern Mediterranean in the fifth century. Hill draws on a variety of sources to paint a vivid picture of Porphyry's life and times, including his struggles against heresy, his pastoral care of his flock, and his interactions with other Christian leaders and secular authorities.

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