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Record Number: 10101 Author(s)/Creator(s): Peters , Diane E. Contributor(s): Title: The Life of Martha of Bethany by Pseudo-Marcilia Source: Theological Studies 58, 3 (September 1997): Pages 441 - 460. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Active Life, Religious Ideal Bible- New Testament in Literature Church, Image of Hagiography Latin Literature Martha of Bethany, Saint (Biblical Figure) Vita Auct. Pseudo-Marcilia Interprete Pseudo- Syntyche Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: 12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: While the biblical record of Martha of Bethany is relatively sparse, details of her legendary life are preserved in several Latin documents from the late 12th and 13th centuries. Of these the Life by Pseudo-Marcilia is the most interesting from a theological perspective, in particular in its comparison of Martha and the Christian Church. [Reproduced by permission of Theological Studies.] Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Wilfrid Laurier University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1997. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00405639

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