The Origin of the Post-Nativity Commemorations
On a number of fourth and fifth century calendars, a block of feasts commemorating Stephen, James, John, Peter, and Paul immediately follows 25 December. Contemporary studies have lost sight of the rationale for its position. This paper defends a proposal of Hans Lietzmann and suggests that the comm...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2014
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Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2014, Volume: 68, Issue: 3, Pages: 290-309 |
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martyr cult
Christmas
Saint Stephen
protomartyr
martyrology
Christian year
calendar
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