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This monograph provides a comprehensive analysis of Egeria, the fourth-century Christian woman whose pilgrimage narrative offers invaluable insights into early Christian theology and ecclesial practice. Anni Maria Laato examines how Egeria’s account of her journey to the Holy Land demonstrates the exchange of theological and ecclesiastical knowledge between Eastern and Western Christian traditions during the late fourth century.
The study explores Egeria’s role as a transmitter of religious practices, liturgical innovations, and theological perspectives across the Mediterranean world. By analyzing her writings, Laato illuminates the interconnectedness of Christian communities and the development of pilgrimage spirituality in early Christianity. This Element contributes to our understanding of women’s participation in theological discourse and the lived experience of Christian devotion in the patristic period.
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