The Cult of Saint Thecla

The Cult of Saint Thecla
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9780199548712
ISBN-13 : 0199548714
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Book Synopsis The Cult of Saint Thecla by : Stephen J. Davis

Download or read book The Cult of Saint Thecla written by Stephen J. Davis and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-10-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thecla, a disciple of the apostle Paul, became perhaps the most celebrated female saint and 'martyr' in the early church. Bringing together literary, artistic, and archaeological evidence, the author shows how the cult of Saint Thecla was especially popular among early Christian women.


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