The article examines the representation of women in Palladius’ Lausiac History 33–34, specifically focusing on a nun feigning madness in Tabennisi. By emphasizing gendered spaces and boundaries, the article explores the intersection of space and time in defining holi- ness. More specifically, the narrative highlights the disappearance of sanctity when spatial and temporal boundaries are breached. Overall, the analysis contextualizes the nun’s character within the broader concept of the ‘holy fool’.
"The Nun Who Feigned Madness" : Time, Space and Holiness in Palladius, Lausiac History 34 / M. Dell'Isola (EARLY CHRISTIANITY IN THE CONTEXT OF ANTIQUITY). - In: From Alexandria to Jerusalem (and Beyond) : Essays in Honor of Lorenzo Perrone / [a cura di] A. Cacciari, E. Fiori, D. Tripaldi, A. Villani. - [s.l] : Peter Lang, 2025. - ISBN 978-3-631-92272-9. - pp. 827-837
"The Nun Who Feigned Madness" : Time, Space and Holiness in Palladius, Lausiac History 34
M. Dell'Isola
2025
Abstract
The article examines the representation of women in Palladius’ Lausiac History 33–34, specifically focusing on a nun feigning madness in Tabennisi. By emphasizing gendered spaces and boundaries, the article explores the intersection of space and time in defining holi- ness. More specifically, the narrative highlights the disappearance of sanctity when spatial and temporal boundaries are breached. Overall, the analysis contextualizes the nun’s character within the broader concept of the ‘holy fool’.
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