Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas

by Susan E. Myers

The most complete example of an early Christian novel about an historical figure, the third-century Acts of Thomas contains within it two prayers that are strikingly similar in style and content. Each is found in the context of Christian initiation and each is addressed to a feminine deity who is asked to "come" to be present in the ritual. The prayers address the feminine Spirit, who is called "Mother," "fellowship of the male," and "dove," among...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3161494725
• ISBN13: 9783161494727
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.