(A Reference Guide to Armenian Medieval Literature: THE GREAT AND MARVELOUS MYSTERY

In The Great and Marvelous Mystery, distinguished scholar Professor Arshak Madoyan presents a profound exploration of Armenian medieval literature. This volume functions both as a scholarly reference guide and as a carefully curated anthology, opening access to a literary and spiritual tradition that has played a central role in Armenian cultural continuity.For the first time in an accessible English edition, the reader is introduced to key dimensions of Armenian intellectual heritage-from the creation of the Armenian alphabet to the theological, historical, and poetic achievements of the Middle Ages. The book offers a structured pathway into one of the world's oldest Christian literary traditions.What you will find inside: - A Comprehensive Survey: A systematic overview of Armenian literature, its historical development, and its role in shaping cultural identity.- An Anthology of Texts: Selected medieval writings-hymns, narratives, and poetic works-presented with attention to their literary and spiritual significance.- Scholarly Commentary: Analytical insights by Professor Arshak Madoyan (Doctor of Philology), whose work contributes to the study of Armenian medieval thought and literature.- A Cultural Perspective: An examination of how language and literature have functioned as enduring instruments of continuity and self-definition.This book is intended for students of medieval studies, scholars of world literature, and readers interested in Armenian culture. It offers both an academic resource and an entry point into a rich and historically layered tradition.