The Hagiography of Saint Abercius: Introduction, Texts, and Translations

This critical edition is the first modern translation of all three adaptations of the hagiography of St. Abercius, the 2nd-century bishop of Hieropolis, based on the Abercius Inscription. It includes Greek texts, facing translations, introductory chapters, a critical text, Synaxarion, and Greek/English indices. The English translations are based on a majority reading, accompanied by an exhaustive Greek text apparatus. The volume provides scholars with new substantive material for research and helps to familiarize readers with the Abercius tradition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive critical edition represents the first-ever modern translation of all three adaptations of the hagiography of St. Abercius, the 2nd-century bishop of Hieropolis. Drawing upon one of the most valuable inscriptions of the early church, the Abercius Inscription, this volume presents the Greek texts alongside facing translations for all three versions of the hagiography. Additionally, it includes introductory chapters, a composite critical text of the inscription, an Epitome, Synaxarion, and Greek/English indices. By offering access to twenty-nine 10th- and 11th-century manuscripts, this edition provides the most extensive reconstruction of both the hagiography and the famous inscription based on the oldest traditions. The English translations are based on a majority reading, accompanied by an exhaustive Greek text apparatus that preserves the numerous variant readings. This volume not only offers valuable insights to scholars but also serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in the study of early Christianity, early church history, hagiography, and manuscript transmission.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032140308