A Problem like Maria: Further Reflections on Christian onomastic practices

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  • Alanna Nobbs Author

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https://doi.org/10.62614/n9hq4w84

Abstract

This paper builds on previous work by G.H.R. Horsley. It examines possible reasons for the popularity of the name Maria in Greek papyri from third-century Egypt, during the time of the Christianisation of Egypt.

Buried History Volume 50

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15-03-2024

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Vol. 50 (2014)

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Papers

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Copyright (c) 2015 Alanna Nobbs (Author)

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How to Cite

Nobbs, Alanna. 2024. “A Problem Like Maria: Further Reflections on Christian Onomastic Practices”. Buried History: The Journal of the Australian Institute of Archaeology 50 (March): 17–20. https://doi.org/10.62614/n9hq4w84.