The Miracles of St. Artemios: A Collection of Miracle Stories by an Anonymous Author of Seventh-Century Byzantium (Medieval Mediterranean, Vol 13) [Hardcover]

John W. Nesbitt (Author, Editor), Virgil S. Crisafulli (Editor, Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 9004105743 | ISBN-13: 978-9004105744

This volume contains a general introduction to, English translation of, and philological-historical commentary on, an anonymous seventh-century AD hagiographical text entitled "An Account of the Miracles of the Holy and Glorious Megalomartyr and Wonder-worker Artemios". The general introduction discusses the historical persona of St Artemios, whose healing activities are predominantly centred on the Church of St John Prodromos in Constantinople and who specializes in healing hernias and diseases affecting the genitals of mostly male patients. Also included is a photographic reproduction of the Greek text.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Le parti d'une traduction trhs littirale accompagnie de notes permet au lecteur de comprendre le contexte des miracles et d'appricier les problhmes textuels mjme en ignorant le grec.
Vincent Diroche, "Revue des Itudes Byzantines, 1998.
'..".it offers an entertaining introduction to the fascinating world of Byzantine hagiography for both undergraduate and graduate students and for the general reader.'
Timothy S. Miller, "Speculum, 1998.
'"An excellent introduction to Byzantine popular religion.'
Derek Krueger, "Religious Studies Review, 1999.
'"One can be sure that, after this publication, the Miracles of S. Artemois and seventh-century Byzantium will have more and more devotees.'
Stephanos Efthymiadis, "Jahrbuch der Vsterreichischen Byzantinistik, 1999.

Language Notes

Text: English, Greek (translation)
Original Language: Greek

Product Details

• Hardcover: 319 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004105743
• ISBN-13: 978-9004105744
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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