The Reception of the Virgin in Byzantium

The Reception of the Virgin in Byzantium
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 381
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ISBN-10 : 9781108476287
ISBN-13 : 1108476287
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Download or read book The Reception of the Virgin in Byzantium written by Thomas Arentzen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images and texts tell various stories about the Virgin Mary in Byzantium, reflecting an important cult with strong doctrinal foundations.


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