Medieval men chose between studying with Athena or Venus, serving as Adam of St. Victor or le tumbeor. As woman-servers, men deserve choices & appreciation. … Read the post Adam of Saint Victor and Le Tumbeor Nostre Dame
In 6th-century Byzantine kontakia of Romanos the Melodist, realistic, emotional dialogue set within Christian salvation history richly characterizes Mary. … Read the post characterizing Mary at the cross in Byzantine competition for attention
Addressing the matter of Troy, the 9th-century Byzantine hymnist Kassia utterly re-figured the relation of women to God in classical culture. … Read the post Kassia redeemed classical culture with repentance of fallen woman
In kontakia of Romanos the Melodist, guards at Jesus’s tomb offer profound insight into gender hierarchy, as does the privileging of Mary Magdalene. … Read the post men’s voices in Romanos the Melodist’s kontakia on the resurrection
For Romanos the Melodist, Potiphar’s wife’s sexual assault and false accusation of rape against Joseph represented personal struggle with sin. … Read the post Joseph against Potiphar’s wife in kontakia of Romanos the Melodist