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Desiring conversion Hermas, Thecla, Aseneth

Title: Desiring conversion [electronic resource] : Hermas, Thecla, Aseneth / B. Diane Lipsett.
Author: Lipsett, B. Diane (Barbara Diane)
Publication: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.

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Description

1 online resource (x, 190 p.)

Uniform Title

Desiring conversion (Online)

Alternative Title

Desiring conversion (Online)

Subject

Hermas, active 2nd century
Acts of Paul and Thecla
Joseph and Aseneth
Conversion > Christianity > History
Desire > Religious aspects > Christianity > History
Conversion > Judaism > History
Desire > Religious aspects > Judaism > History

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references( p.[163]-182) and index.

Access (note)

Access restricted to authorized users.

Contents

Scrutinizing desire : Hermas, metanoia, and manliness -- Thecla and the Apostle's lure -- Aseneth and the sublime turn -- Conclusion : the narrativity of desire, restraint, and conversion.

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