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The Cult of Saint Thecla

- A Tradition of Women's Piety in Late Antiquity

About The Cult of Saint Thecla

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780198270195
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 302
  • Published:
  • January 31, 2001
  • Dimensions:
  • 146x224x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 526 g.
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Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Cult of Saint Thecla

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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