| Series |
Persian martyr acts in Syriac: text and translation, 1941-871X
Persian martyr acts in Syriac ; 8. ^A1257584
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| Abstract |
"In the mid-6th century, Grigor, the general of the Sasanian king's armies and a converted from Zoroastrianism to Christianity, was put to death. This event brings about the conversion of several Zoroastrian notables such as Yazd-panah, a judge who also died as a martyr three years later, and the courtier 'Awira. The reign of King Khusro I (531-579) was a key-chapter in the history of the Persian Empire, but also for the Church of the East, some members of which were involved in the Sasanian administration. These East-Syrian historical texts, which are among the few passions of this period in Syriac, have received little scholarly attention. This volume offers a critical text and commentary, as well as the first translation into English of these two martyr texts. Written by contemporaries, they provide valuable information regarding socio-religious life and the political context. They demonstrate how Persian Christians, despite sporadic persecution, were able to maintain a distinct identity while simultaneously acculturating to the norms of Iranian society"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language | Includes Syriac text with English translation. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Martyrdom of Mar Grigor Piran-gu snasp and the martyrdom of Mar Yazd-panah Piscataway, NY : Gorgias Press, 2023 9781463244880 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Sources. |
| Contains title |
Container of (expression): S ahd ut a d-M ar i Gr igor s ahd a d- ashed b-yawme Kosro Malk a. English (Jullien). 2023. |
| Contains title |
Container of (expression): S ahd ut a d-M ar i Gr igor s ahd a d- ashed b-yawme Kosro Malk a. Syriac (Jullien). 2023. |
| Contains title |
Container of (expression): S ahd u d-M ar i Yazdpan ah s ahd a na s i h a. English (Jullien). 2023. |
| Contains title |
Container of (expression): S ahd u d-M ar i Yazdpan ah s ahd a na s i h a. Syraic (Jullien). 2023. |
| LCCN | 2023016225 |
| ISBN | 9781463244873 |
| ISBN | 1463244878 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
