A virgin conceived : Mary and classical representations of virginity / Mary F. Foskett.

The virginity of Mary has been an influential tenet of Christian belief, a catalyst for Marian devotion, and a foundation for the construction of female Christian piety and practice. In contrast to previous biblical interpreters who have drawn on either linguistic or historical evidence to ponder wh...

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Main Author: Foskett, Mary F., 1961-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2002.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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