Robert G. Hoyland, Simon Brelaud, Charlotte Labedan-Kodaş, Andrew N. Palmer, and Alexandre Varela, The Life of Sallara and His Mother Elishbah: East Syrian Christianity in Northern Mesopotamia from Late Antiquity to Early Islam. Texts from Christian Late Antiquity 81. Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias Press, 2024. ccxl–240 pp. isbn 978-1-4632-4802-4 (hb), 978-1-4632-4803-1 (e-book).

Michael D. Ethington

doi:10.1163/17831520-20250111

October 15, 2025Journal of Eastern Christian Studies

Robert G. Hoyland, Simon Brelaud, Charlotte Labedan-Kodaş, Andrew N. Palmer, and Alexandre Varela, The Life of Sallara and His Mother Elishbah: East Syrian Christianity in Northern Mesopotamia from Late Antiquity to Early Islam. Texts from Christian Late Antiquity 81. Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias Press, 2024. ccxl–240 pp. isbn 978-1-4632-4802-4 (hb), 978-1-4632-4803-1 (e-book).

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The study explores cultural transformations during the Late Antiquity period in Northern Mesopotamia, particularly in relation to East Syrian Christianity.
Findings indicate the interplay of religious and social dynamics as East Syrian Christianity adapts to changes from Late Antiquity to Early Islam.
The analysis method involves a historical review of texts and archaeological evidence that inform on cultural practices of early Christians in the region.
This highlights the necessity for more comprehensive studies on the continuity and adaptation of religious traditions in the context of changing political landscapes.

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Analysis reveals significant aspects of East Syrian Christianity in Northern Mesopotamia, highlighting its evolution from Late Antiquity to Islamic influence.

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"Robert G. Hoyland, Simon Brelaud, Charlotte Labedan-Kodaş, Andrew N. Palmer, and Alexandre Varela, The Life of Sallara and His Mother Elishbah: East Syrian Christianity in Northern Mesopotamia from Late Antiquity to Early Islam. Texts from Christian Late Antiquity 81. Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias Press, 2024. ccxl–240 pp. isbn 978-1-4632-4802-4 (hb), 978-1-4632-4803-1 (e-book)." published on 15 Oct 2025 by Brill.

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