Note on the Translation and Acknowledgments Abbreviations Map Preface to the Paperback Edition Updated Bibliography on Women in Syriac Christianity Introduction 1 * Mary, the Niece of Abraham of Qidun Introduction Mary 2 * Pelagia of Antioch Introduction Pelagia 3 * Persian Martyrs Introduction A. Martha B. Tarbo C. Martyrs ofKarka d-Beth Slokh (Kirkuk) D. History of Karka d-Beth Slokh E. Thekla and Companions F. Anahid 4 ·Women Martyrs of Najran Introduction A. From Simeon of Beth Arsham's Second Letter B.

From the Book of the Himyarites 5 ·From the Lives of the Eastern Saints, by John of Ephesus Introduction A. Mary and Euphemia B. Susan 6 * Anastasia Introduction Anastasia 7 * Febronia Introduction Febronia 8 * Shirin Introduction Shirin Bibliography and Sources Index of Names.