Title: The Miracles of St. Artemios: A Collection of Miracle Stories by an Anonymous Author of Seventh-Century Byzantium (review)
Abstract: This volume with translation of the miracles of St. Artemios is a most valuable contribution to the study of seventh-century Byzantine life and culture. The translation not only complements studies on the miracles of the saint and his cult produced by C. Mango, L. Rydén, A. Dufourcq, and J. Grosdidier de Matons, but also provides the student of Byzantine history and philology with new perspectives and tools by which to study Byzantine culture. The book is divided into five sections, beginning with a translator's preface by Dr. Crisafulli discussing the internal literary structure of the miracles. An introduction proper follows by Dr. Nesbitt focusing on the historical and literary tradition surrounding the saint, as well as evidence regarding his cult site, devotees, and devotional practices. Next, a supplementary essay by Dr. Haldon places in context the miracles of St. Artemios in relation to contemporary Byzantine society and attitudes. The main section of the book contains side-by-side the Greek text (reproduced from the edition of Papadopoulos-Kerameus, Varia Graeca Sacra, St. Petersburg 1909) and an English translation, followed by detailed commentary. The two introductory sections are accompanied by endnotes and there are a bibliography, an index of Greek words, and a general index.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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