The martyrdom of Mar Grigor Piran-Gušnasp and the martyrdom of Mar Yazd-panah / edition, translation and introduction by Florence Jullien ; in collaboration with Adam H. Becker.

Piscataway, NJ : Gorgias Press LLC, 2023.

©2023

ix, 164 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes Syriac text with English translation.

"In the mid-6th century, Grigor, the general of the Sasanian king's armies and a converted from Zoroastrianism to Christianity, was put to death. This event brings about the conversion of several Zoroastrian notables such as Yazd-panah, a judge who also died as a martyr three years later, and the courtier 'Awira. The reign of King Khusro I (531-579) was a key-chapter in the history of the Persian Empire, but also for the Church of the East, some members of which were involved in the Sasanian administration. These East-Syrian historical texts, which are among the few passions of this period in Syriac, have received little scholarly attention. This volume offers a critical text and commentary, as well as the first translation into English of these two martyr texts. Written by contemporaries, they provide valuable information regarding socio-religious life and the political context. They demonstrate how Persian Christians, despite sporadic persecution, were able to maintain a distinct identity while simultaneously acculturating to the norms of Iranian society"-- Provided by publisher.

Online version: Martyrdom of Mar Grigor Piran-gušnasp and the martyrdom of Mar Yazd-panah Piscataway, NY : Gorgias Press, 2023

English

September 01, 2023

Includes bibliographical references and index.