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Patriotism and piety in Armenian Christianity : the early panegyrics on Saint Gregory

Title
Patriotism and piety in Armenian Christianity : the early panegyrics on Saint Gregory / Abraham Terian.
Author
Terian, Abraham, 1942-
Publication
Crestwood, N.Y. : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press : St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, 2005.

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223 pages; 24 cm.
Summary
"Armenian Christianity manifests a unique blend of patriotism and piety - given its ethnic character from the outset and the fact of its having survived the unfavorable currents of history. Beginning from the inception of Armenian letters at the turn of the fifth century, the author surveys that blend in ancient Armenian sources spanning a thousand years. He shows how the theme finds its fullest manifestation as a literary motif in the medieval panegyrics dedicated to St. Gregory the Illuminator, founder of the Armenian Church at the dawn of the fourth century. Of these, the panegyric by Hovhannes of Erzenka (a prolific author of the thirteenth century) exhibits all the characteristics of the motif in ancient Armenian literature. Consequently, his work receives ample coverage in this unique study, including a translation of the entire text with commentary. Annotated selections from the other panegyrics on St. Gregory complete the book, the second volume in the AVANT series devoted to the study of the Armenian Christian heritage."--BOOK JACKET.
Series Statement
Avant, 1536-2752 ; no. 2
Uniform Title
Avant (New Rochelle, N.Y.) ; no. 2.
Subject
  • Gregory, the Illuminator, Saint, approximately 240-approximately 332
  • Gregor (der Erleuchter)
  • Armenian Church > Biography
  • Armenian Church > History
  • Armenische Kirche
  • Geschichte 600-1300
  • Armeense Kerk
  • Vaderlandsliefde
  • Vroomheid
  • Panegyrikus
  • Armenia > Church history
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-218) and indexes.
ISBN
  • 0881412937 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 9780881412932 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2005000481
OCLC
  • ocm57531403
  • 57531403
  • SCSB-5216532
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries