Michael and other archangels behind an eight-pointed cross-symbol from Medieval Nubia: A view from Sai Island in northern Sudan

The Christian population in Medieval Nubia created numerous manifestations of their faith in various forms – from monumental cathedrals to minuscule inscriptions. Among the latter are monograms, cryptograms, and cross-shaped symbols. Researchers of Medieval Nubia have only seldom studied closely the...

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Main Authors: Dr Henriette Hafsaas, Dr Alexandros Tsakos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Africajournals 2021-06-01
Series:Pharos Journal of Theology
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Online Access:https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/theme_1_article_2_se1_2021_-_hafsaas___tsakos_michael_behind_eight-pointed_cross.pdf