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Church Fathers, Independent Virgins

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Ascetic renunciation freed holy women of traditional womanly roles. Saints such as Mary of Egypt provoked the Church Fathers to introduce legislation to bring holy women under control. Salisbury traces these debates and legislation and contrasts them with the real lives of seven women saints.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780860915966
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 180
  • Published:
  • November 16, 1992
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x236x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 268 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: May 29, 2025

Description of Church Fathers, Independent Virgins

Ascetic renunciation freed holy women of traditional womanly roles. Saints such as Mary of Egypt provoked the Church Fathers to introduce legislation to bring holy women under control. Salisbury traces these debates and legislation and contrasts them with the real lives of seven women saints.

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