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This work is a German-language account of Abo of Tiflis, a Muslim convert to Georgian Christianity in the eighth century.
Publisher: Gorgias Press LLC
Availability: In stock
SKU (ISBN): 978-1-61719-297-5
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Publication Status: In Print
Series: Analecta Gorgiana 558
Publication Date: Aug 12,2010
Interior Color: Black
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 45
Language: German
ISBN: 978-1-61719-297-5
$40.00

Das Martyrium des heiligen Abo von Tiflis is a German-language account of Abo of Tiflis, a Muslim perfumer from Baghdad who converted to Georgian Christianity in the eighth century. He joined the service of a Georgian prince held hostage by the Caliph and escaped to Tbilisi, Georgia. After their return, Abo converted to Christianity, but was eventually captured and executed. This work is particularly recommended for readers interested in hagiography or further exploring saints in the Georgian Orthodox tradition.

Das Martyrium des heiligen Abo von Tiflis is a German-language account of Abo of Tiflis, a Muslim perfumer from Baghdad who converted to Georgian Christianity in the eighth century. He joined the service of a Georgian prince held hostage by the Caliph and escaped to Tbilisi, Georgia. After their return, Abo converted to Christianity, but was eventually captured and executed. This work is particularly recommended for readers interested in hagiography or further exploring saints in the Georgian Orthodox tradition.

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Samuel, Catholicos of Kartli

Karl Schultze

  • Einleitung (page 8)
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