Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem

by Elizabeth a Clark and Elizabeth A. Clark

Book Overview

Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem explores the richly detailed story of Melania, an early fifth-century Roman Christian aristocrat who renounced her staggering wealth to lead a life of ascetic renunciation. Hers is a tale of "riches to rags." Born to high Roman aristocracy in the late fourth century, Melania encountered numerous difficulties posed by family members, Roman officials, and historical circumstances in disposing of her wealth,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190888237
• ISBN13: 9780190888237
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"