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The Virgin in Song

- Mary and the Poetry of Romanos the Melodist

About The Virgin in Song

In The Virgin in Song, Thomas Arentzen explores the characterization of Mary in the songs of Romanos the Melodist, one of the greatest liturgical poets of Byzantium. Romanos's hymns shaped a figure, Arentzen argues, who related intimately to her flock in a formative period of Christian orthodoxy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780812249071
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 288
  • Published:
  • May 1, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 237x164x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 598 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The Virgin in Song

In The Virgin in Song, Thomas Arentzen explores the characterization of Mary in the songs of Romanos the Melodist, one of the greatest liturgical poets of Byzantium. Romanos's hymns shaped a figure, Arentzen argues, who related intimately to her flock in a formative period of Christian orthodoxy.

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