First in the Desert: St. Paul the Hermit in Text and Tradition

This volume invites the reader to a journey into the mystery that is St. Paul the First Hermit. Presented in nine language traditions that span ten centuries of transmission, Paul's vitae are a case study in cultural fusion and diversity. Assembled here for the first time, they provide the scaffolding for the volume that offers a window into the world of Eastern Christianity that consists of deeply interconnected, diverse communities. We learn about churches and monasteries and libraries; about books and relics; about art and iconography; and about the place of St. Paul in various liturgical traditions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004702210
• ISBN13: 9789004702219
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 740 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.4"