The Terms Concerning Anna and Joakeim in "Homily on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary" by John of Damask

Łucja Zięba

Uniwersytet Warszawski , Poland


Abstract

The article treats of terms concerning the parents of the Virgin Mary, that were used by John of Damask in his homily on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Anna and Joakeim are here described with terms referring to religiousness, fertility and obtaining the fruits of the earth. The most expressions concern Anna and her maternity, whereas Joakeim is mentioned only when Annas name appears.

Keywords:

Anna, Joakeim, John of Damascus, homily, Homily on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, piety, fertility

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Published
2007-06-15


Zięba, Łucja. (2007). Określenia Anny i Joachima w "Homilii na narodzenie Najświętszej Maryi Panny" Jana z Damaszku. Vox Patrum, 50, 413–418. https://doi.org/10.31743/vp.6690

Łucja Zięba 
Uniwersytet Warszawski



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