Johannes von Damaskos: Die Schriften / Die Schriften des Johannes von Damaskos X

The vitae of John of Damascus are a crucial document in the reception of the Greek church father. They present novel-like anecdotes and portrayals of marvelous wonders, with some of the texts exhibiting high literary quality. This volume is the first to edit three of the vitae, presenting critical editions of the others based on a thorough review of all known and recently discover text witnesses.