The Life of the Virgin

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Maximus the Confessor

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The Life of the Virgin delves into the life and significance of Mary, exploring her role as the mother of Jesus within a rich historical and cultural context. The narrative offers insights into her influence over the early Christian movement, drawing from various theological and historical sources. This biography not only portrays her as a central religious figure but also highlights her enduring impact on art, theology, and culture throughout the centuries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate tapestry of historical and religious narratives, as it delves deeply into the cultural and spiritual impacts of a significant figure. It may captivate those interested in exploring the interplay between fact and myth in shaping the stories of influential lives through a biographical lens.

The Life of the Virgin

Helps you in understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity and the history of Christian piety. This title reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as "affective piety".

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Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century The Life of the Virgin, attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography. Originally written in Greek and now surviving only in Old Georgian, it is now translated for the first time into English. It is a work that holds profound significance for understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity, providing a rich source for understanding the history of Christian piety.

This Life is especially remarkable for its representation of Mary's prominent involvement in her son's ministry and her leadership of the early Christian community. In particular, it reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as “affective piety” whose origins generally have been confined to the Western High Middle Ages.

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The Life of the Virgin is praised for its translation and insightful introduction, making it a valuable addition to the literature. Reviewers find it both charming and edifying, noting its accessibility and engaging style. It is recognised as a significant contribution to its field, with an eminently readable narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300175042

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

Translated by Stephen J. Shoemaker

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 232

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies

About the Author

Stephen J. Shoemaker is associate professor of religious studies at the University of Oregon. He lives in Springfield, OR.