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The Sinai peninsula emerged in late antiquity as a distinct region
of the Christian holy land, identified from the fourth century
onward as the Old Testament place where the Hebrews had wandered,
Moses received the Law, and 'God's Majesty descended'. At the same
time it was part of the late Roman province of Third Palestine and
located deep in the heart of 'Saracen Country'. The historical
essay and accompanying texts in this book enable readers to explore
the particular ideals and dangers associated with this remote
political and religious frontier.
At its core are three Greek narratives previously unavailable in
English: Pseudo-Nilus' Narrations, Ammonius' Report Concerning the
Slaughter of the Monks of Sinai and Rhaithou, and Anastasius' Tales
of the Sinai Fathers. Long known to historians, these narratives,
all written c. 400-650, have long been used to reconstruct
pilgrimage, monasticism, and Roman-Saracen relations in this area.
However, each poses challenging questions of date, origin, and
interpretation. In particular, Pseudo-Nilus' Narrations represents
an innovative blend of Greco-Roman (Achilles Tatius), Jewish
(Fourth Maccabees) and Christian (Gregory Nazianzene) models,
standing out as the last great example of ancient romance. Detailed
introductions and commentaries highlight unusual features and
shared problems of each text.
Readers will also find a comprehensive collection of travel
accounts and other documents written on or about the late antique
Sinai. Intended for specialists and students alike, this book makes
an original contribution to the understanding of these texts and
their place in the late antique development of the Sinai.
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