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Book Synopsis
Illuminates the influence, authority, and legacy of women in the early Christian centuries, showing how they helped shape Christianity in its beliefs and practices.

Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
1. Thecla: Christian Female Protomartyr and Virgin of the Church
2. Perpetua and Felicitas: Mothers and Martyrs
3. Christian Women in Catacomb Art
4. From Pagan to Christian, Martyr to Ascetic
5. Helena Augusta, "Mother of the Empire"
6. Egeria's Itinerary and Christian Pilgrimage
7. Macrina the Ascetic Entrepreneur and the "Unlearned" Wisdom of Monica
8. Paula, Marcella, and the Melanias: Ascetics, Scholars, and Compatriots in Controversy
9. Aelia Pulcheria, "Protectress of the Empire," and Empress Eudocia, a Theological Poet
Conclusion: Responsibly Remembering
Indexes

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      Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 03/10/2017
      ISBN13: 9780801039553, 978-0801039553
      ISBN10: 080103955X
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      Christianity History of religion Religion and beliefs

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Illuminates the influence, authority, and legacy of women in the early Christian centuries, showing how they helped shape Christianity in its beliefs and practices.

      Table of Contents
      Contents
      Introduction
      1. Thecla: Christian Female Protomartyr and Virgin of the Church
      2. Perpetua and Felicitas: Mothers and Martyrs
      3. Christian Women in Catacomb Art
      4. From Pagan to Christian, Martyr to Ascetic
      5. Helena Augusta, "Mother of the Empire"
      6. Egeria's Itinerary and Christian Pilgrimage
      7. Macrina the Ascetic Entrepreneur and the "Unlearned" Wisdom of Monica
      8. Paula, Marcella, and the Melanias: Ascetics, Scholars, and Compatriots in Controversy
      9. Aelia Pulcheria, "Protectress of the Empire," and Empress Eudocia, a Theological Poet
      Conclusion: Responsibly Remembering
      Indexes

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