She Who Loved Much: The Sinful Woman in St Ephrem the Syrian and the Orthodox Tradition
No CoverScholarly study of the biblical sinful woman through St. Ephrem the Syrian's homilies and Orthodox liturgical tradition, emphasizing repentance.
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Scholarly study of the biblical sinful woman through St. Ephrem the Syrian's homilies and Orthodox liturgical tradition, emphasizing repentance.
This sharply honed and well-constructed work brings to the fore and explores the New Testament story regarding the woman who entered a house where Jesus was dining and anointed him with precious oil shortly before His Passion and Crucifixion.
will contain mild spoilers
References to the woman's past as a repentant harlot/prostitute in biblical and patristic interpretation.
Mentions of Christ's Passion and Crucifixion in scriptural context.
No profanity or strong language depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Central focus on Orthodox theology, patristic homilies, repentance, and biblical exegesis.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No occult or demonological content present.
No political or ideological messaging present.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Thematic discussion of the woman's suffering and repentance in scriptural accounts.
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