Der hagiographische Topos
Griechische Heiligenviten in mittelbyzantinischer Zeit
Abstract
This is the first systematic study of literary formulae (topoi) in Greek medieval lives of the saints. Thomas Pratsch compiles a comprehensive systematic catalogue of the topoi and in his evaluation of them provides new insights into the genesis, transmission and historical development of the genre of Greek saints` vitae.
Keywords
Greek medieval saints; literary topoi; Greek saints vitaeDOI
10.1515/9783110912715ISBN
9783110912715, 9783110184396, 9783110912715Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
https://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2012Series
Millennium-Studien / Millennium Studies, 6Classification
Ancient history
History and Archaeology
CE period up to c 1500
Christianity
History of religion