A feminist companion to patristic literature.9780567045546 A feminist companion to patristic literature patristic literature, Christian writings of the first few centuries. They are chiefly in Greek and Latin; there is analogous writing in Syriac and in Armenian. The first period of patristic literature (1st–2d cent.) includes the works of St. Clement I, St. . Ed. by Amy-Jill Levine. T&T Clark 2008 241 pages $170.00 Hardcover A feminist companion BR67 Seven new and three reprinted essays review feminist perspectives on the literature of early Christianity The term Early Christianity here refers to Christianity of the period after the Death of Jesus in the early 30s and before the First Council of Nicaea in 325. The term is sometimes used in a narrower sense of just the very first followers (disciples) of Jesus of Nazareth and the . Their topics include Clement of Alexandria's works, virginity Virginity See also Chastity, Purity. Agnes, St. patron saint of virgins. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewer Dictionary, 16] Atala Indian maiden learns too late she can be released from her vow to remain a virgin. [Fr. Lit. and its meaning for women's sexuality, the church and her womb in Ancient Christian tradition Christian traditions are traditions of practice or belief associated with Christianity. The term has several connected meanings. In terms of belief, traditions are generally stories or history that are or were widely accepted without being part of Christian doctrine. , and the patronage of women. T&T Clark is an imprint of Continuum. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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