Holy and Unholy Deacons in Late Nineteenth-Century Popular Verse

Vernacular rhyme about deacons abounded in popular literature in the late-nineteenth century, presenting a thought-provoking interplay between the ideal of diaconal holiness and the vicissitudes of daily life. These verses, ideologically balanced between free will and determinism, used humor to defu...

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Main Author: Marks, Patricia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Johns Hopkins University Press 2012
In: Christianity & literature
Year: 2012, Volume: 61, Issue: 2, Pages: 241-262
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