Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents IX
3. Note on the Translations and Acknowledgments XI
4. Abbreviations XIII
5. Map XIV
6. Preface to the Paperback Edition XV
7. Updated Bibliography on Women in Syriac Christianity XX
8. Introduction 1
9. 1. Mary, the Niece of Abraham of Qidun 27
10. 2. Pelagia 40
11. 3. Persian Martyrs 63
12. 4. Women Martyrs of Najran 100
13. 5. From the Lives of the Eastern Saints, by John of Ephesus: Mary, Euphemia and Susan 122
14. 6. Anastasia 142
15. 7. Febronia 150
16. 8. Shirin 177
17. Bibliography and Sources 183
18. Index of Names 195