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Holy Fools in Byzantium and Beyond

About Holy Fools in Byzantium and Beyond

The image of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square is a familiar Russian landmark. Saints such as Basil overturn the conventional concept of sainthood - what is saintly about them? This book aims to solve the mystery by exploring the figure of the holy fool in Byzantium and in later Russian history.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199272518
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 496
  • Published:
  • April 5, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 159x221x37 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 774 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of Holy Fools in Byzantium and Beyond

The image of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square is a familiar Russian landmark. Saints such as Basil overturn the conventional concept of sainthood - what is saintly about them? This book aims to solve the mystery by exploring the figure of the holy fool in Byzantium and in later Russian history.

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