"The oldest one in Russia": the formation of the historiographical image of Valaam Monastery
Premises of success -- Quest for the past -- "The oldest in Russia" -- ideas about the monastery's origins -- "The Holy pair": the founder cult of Sergei and German of Valaam -- "Spiritual heroes": saintly pantheon of Valaam -- "The dishonoured ones": enc...
| Summary: | Premises of success -- Quest for the past -- "The oldest in Russia" -- ideas about the monastery's origins -- "The Holy pair": the founder cult of Sergei and German of Valaam -- "Spiritual heroes": saintly pantheon of Valaam -- "The dishonoured ones": encounters with the West |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004202226 |