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Apostolic suffering in the flesh and in the narrative: dismembering the 'body' of 'Andreasa Saga Postola I'

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This doctoral thesis focuses on the earliest known version of the Old Norse-Icelandic life of St Andrew, known as Andreas saga postola I and first attested in what is believed to be the fullest compilation of saints’ lives found in Iceland before c. 1250. Andreas saga postola I is a translation and compilation of Latin texts. The overall aim of this thesis is to offer a yet unprecedented study of the linguistic strategies and symbolism in Andreas saga postola I whic...

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University of Oxford
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HUMS
Department:
English
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University of Oxford
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HUMS
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English
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https://ror.org/03z7hft29
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Funds for Women Graduates: Foundation Grant ​


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DPhil
Level of award:
Doctoral
Awarding institution:
University of Oxford

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