The Cult of Stephen in Jerusalem. Inventing a Patron Martyr, Hardback/***

This study traces the rise of the cult of St Stephen in Jerusalem in the fifth century, exploring such episodes as the fabrication of his relics, the construction of a grand basilica in his honour, and the multiplication of feast days, as a conscious attempt to position Stephen as their patron saint and embodiment of Christian identity and power. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Hugo (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Mendez Illustration(s): 2 black and white maps Number of pages: 192 Collection: Oxford Early Christian Studies Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 164 x 241 x 20 Cover type: Hardback