Thekla’s Epic: Identity and Classicism in the "Life and Miracles of Saint Thekla"

In the fifth century, the author of the Life and Miracles of Saint Thekla transformed Thekla’s story from a simple Greek work into a grand epic. He collected stories and rewrote the Acts of Thekla using methods that were similar to other Christian and non-Christian works. The author employed classic...

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Main Author: Hylen, Susan E. 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2020-11-12]
In: Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2020, Volume: 74, Issue: 5, Pages: 487-504
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
CF Christianity and Science
HA Bible
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B early Christian history
B Education
B Classicism
B Typology
B Thekla
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