Theophonia the divine voice

Attributed to Cyril of Alexandria; Constantine Dapontes, translator

Discourse on the Departure of the Soul

This historical poetic rendering concerns the soul’s departure at death. The surviving printed excerpt is attributed to Cyril of Alexandria and translated by Constantine Dapontes.

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  • Death
  • Soul
  • Religious poetry
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