The Life of the Virgin: Maximus the Confessor
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Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century "Life of the Virgin," attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography. Originally written in Greek and now surviving only in Old Georgian, it is now translated for... Google Books
Originally published: 2012
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This text is the most important literary witness to the events of the Sasanian Persian conquest and occupation of Jerusalem from 614-628 CE. Currently he is ...
Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-centuryLife of the Virgin, attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography.
Maximus presents Mary as a constant companion in Jesus' mission, and as a leader of the early Christian Church after the death of Jesus. ... He also states that ...
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Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century Life of the Virgin, attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography.
He begins by narrating the Immaculate Conception and childhood of Mary herself, following her through the joys and trials of the Annunciation, the Virgin Birth, ...
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Jan 1, 2019 · 'The Life of the Virgin' is a seventh-century textual account of the life of Mary, written (purportedly) by Maximus the Confessor, and quite ...
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May 29, 2012 · Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century Life of the Virgin, attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian ...
Dec 5, 2020 · The Virgin, being poor and devoting most of her resources to the poor, had only two garments. One she entrusted to a woman who had attended her, ...
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May 29, 2012 · It is a work that holds profound significance for understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity, providing a rich source ...
Long overlooked by scholars, this seventh-century "Life of the Virgin," attributed to Maximus the Confessor, is the earliest complete Marian biography.