1: Earliest Dormition Traditions
2: Palestinian Cult of the Virgin
3: Rival Traditions of Mary's Death
4: Prehistory and Origins of the Dormition Traditions
Appendices
A. The Ethiopic Liber Requiei
B. Earliest Greek Dormition Narrative
C. Fifth-Century Syriac Fragments
D. The Ethiopic 'Six Books'
E. (Ps.-) Evodius of Rome
F. Jacob of Serug
G. Palm Narrative Parallels
Stephen J. Shoemaker is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Oregon.
`Review from previous edition What is truly striking about this
book is its meticulous and thorough research. Specialists in the
Dormition materials and Marian devotion will henceforward meed to
take into account Shoemaker's claims. Likewise, students and
scholars of early Christianity will welcome the translations he
provides in the appendices.'
Church History
`impressive ... both rich and illuminating: it offers many new
insights on the development of legends surrounding the departure of
the Mother of God from earthly life and her sojourn in paradise
thereafter ... a valuable contribution to the field. Shoemaker
treats both primary and secondary sources comprehensively and
skilfully, adding critical and imaginative insights to the work
which has been done in the field.'
Sobornost
`the book's extensive bibliography is impressive ... The thesis is
meticulously referenced with full and detailed footnotes ...
Shoemaker's scholarship in this area will make his a name to reckon
with in the future.'
Journal of Theological Studies
`learned survey of the literary, archaeological, and liturgical
sources for early traditions of the Dormition.'
Bryn Mawr Classical Review
`...essential for the study of Mary in early Christianity.'
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
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