Cult of stephen in jerusalem, the: inventing a patron martyr
Auteur :
Méndez, Hugo
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780192846990
Date de publication :
3 nov. 2022
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,4 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
436 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This study traces the rise of the cult of St Stephen in Jerusalem in the fifth century, exploring such episodes as the fabrication of his relics, the construction of a grand basilica in his honour, and the multiplication of feast days, as a conscious attempt to position Stephen as their patron saint and embodiment of Christian identity and power.