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Harlots of the desert : a study of repentance in early monastic sources /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ward, Benedicta, 1933-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kalamazoo, Mich. : Cistercian Publications, [1987?]
Subjects:
Repentance > History of doctrines.
Prostitutes > Biography.
Penitents > Biography.
Table of Contents:
  • The theme of repentance
  • St Mary Magdalene : the biblical model of repentance
  • St Mary of Egypt : the liturgical icon of repentance
  • Pelagia : beauty riding by
  • Thaïs : how to receive a gift
  • Maria the niece of Abraham : an image of salvation
  • Conclusion.