| Description |
1 online resource (xl, 369 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
The Oxford early Christian studies
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Oxford early Christian studies.
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| Note |
Originally published: 2003. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-345) and indexes. |
| Contents |
The foundations of the monastic life: a presentation of the practice of stillness -- To Eulogios. On the confession of thoughts and counsel in their regard -- [To Eulogios.] On the vices opposed to the virtues -- On the eight thoughts -- The monk: a treatise on the practical life -- To monks in monasteries and communities and exhortation to a virgin -- On thoughts -- Chapters on prayer -- Reflections -- Exhortations 1-2 to monks -- Thirty-three ordered chapters -- Maxims 1-3 -- Commentary. |
| Summary |
Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent and influential figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. This is a complete English translation of his writings. - ;Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements of Nitria, Sketis, and Kellia in Lower Egypt. Through the course of his ascetic writings he formulated a systematic presentation of the teaching of the semi-eremitic monks of these settlements. The works of Evagrius had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching and pass. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Translated from the Ancient Greek. |
| Subject |
Evagrius, Ponticus, 345?-399 -- Translations into English.
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Evagrius, Ponticus, 345?-399. |
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Evagrius, 345?-399 Ponticus -- Translations into English. |
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Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Sources.
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| Chronological Term |
30 - 600 |
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Electronic books.
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Sources.
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Translations.
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| Added Author |
Sinkewicz, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1948-
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections. English. 2003 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2003031522
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Greek ascetic corpus |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Evagrius, Ponticus, 345?-399. Selections. English. 2003. Evagrius of Pontus. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 0199297088 9780199297085 (OCoLC)62796084 |
| ISBN |
9780191531903 (electronic book) |
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0191531901 (electronic book) |
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9780199297085 |
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0199297088 |
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0199297088 |
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