Routledge - The Legacy of Demetrius of Alexandria Book

Explore the first full-length study of Demetrius of Alexandria (189-232 CE) with this academic volume from Routledge. This research examines a neglected hagiographic program that helped secure a lasting legacy for Demetrius from the Middle Ages through the modern era. By drawing upon Patristic, Coptic, and Arabic sources that span a millennium, this book provides a deep analysis of the Demetrian corpus. It contextualizes his work at various stages of composition and offers the totality of his hagiographic corpus in translation. This study is essential for those researching Late Antique and Islamic Egypt, providing a clear look at how hagiography functioned during this period. Whether you are a scholar of early Christianity or a student of historical biography, this volume offers a definitive look at one of the most significant figures of the early Christian world.