We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

The Legend of Mar Qardagh

- Narrative and Christian Heroism in Late Antique Iraq

About The Legend of Mar Qardagh

During the several stages of his career, Mar Qardagh hunts like a Persian King, argues like a Greek philosopher, and renounces his Zoroastrian family to live with monks high in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. This study that uses an early seventh-century Christian martyr legend to elucidate the culture and society of late antique Iraq.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520245785
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 366
  • Published:
  • April 23, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 237x163x32 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 722 g.
  In stock
Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: August 30, 2025

Description of The Legend of Mar Qardagh

During the several stages of his career, Mar Qardagh hunts like a Persian King, argues like a Greek philosopher, and renounces his Zoroastrian family to live with monks high in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. This study that uses an early seventh-century Christian martyr legend to elucidate the culture and society of late antique Iraq.

User ratings of The Legend of Mar Qardagh



Find similar books
The book The Legend of Mar Qardagh can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.