Susan E. Myers
Spirit Epicleses in the Acts of Thomas
[Geistliche Epiklese in den Thomasakten.]
2010. XVI, 268 pages. including VAT
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Susan E. Myers concentrates on two prayers found in the third-century Acts of Thomas. Each prayer is addressed to the feminine Spirit, who is called »Mother,« »fellowship of the male,« and »dove,« among other titles. She examines these prayers in their historical, literary, and liturgical contexts