Between Hagiography and Historiography

BRILL eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Marija Vasiljević
DOI: 10.1163/9789004626317_009
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Abstract

Hagiography’s relation to historiography has not been satisfactorily defined to date. Hagiographies describe the lives of saints, while historical texts address the past of a certain area or community. Since biographies – writings about the lives of eminent people – are part of historiography, this relationship becomes harder still to define. The work of Patriarch of Peć, Pajsej (1614–1647) offers a compelling example of the complex relationship between hagiography and historiography.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Medieval Literature and History Philosophy History and Historiography Byzantine Studies and History

Publication details

Journal / source
BRILL eBooks
Pages
296–325
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter