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Author Stewart, Columba.

Title Cassian the monk / Columba Stewart.

Publication Info. New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 286 pages) : map.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Oxford studies in historical theology
Oxford studies in historical theology.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-260) and index.
Contents Note on Citations; CHAPTER ONE: Cassian the Monk; CHAPTER TWO: Cassian the Writer; CHAPTER THREE: Cassian the Theologian; CHAPTER FOUR: Flesh and Spirit, Continence and Chastity; CHAPTER FIVE: The Bible and Prayer; CHAPTER SIX: Unceasing Prayer; CHAPTER SEVEN: Experience of Prayer; Afterword; Appendix: Cassian on Monastic Egypt; Notes; Bibliography; Biblical Citations; Cassian's Writings; Latin and Greek Words; General Index.
Summary This is a study of the life, work and spiritual theology of John Cassian (c.365-430) whose writings were the bridge between eastern monasticism and the developing Latin monasticism of Southern Gaul. He exerted a major influence on the rule of Benedict and the theology of Gregory the Great.
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Subject Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
Monastic and religious life -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Stewart, Columba. Cassian the monk. New York : Oxford University Press, 1998 0195113667
ISBN 058522093X (electronic book)
9780585220932 (electronic book)
0195354354
9780195354355
9780195113662 (alkaline paper)
0195113667 (alkaline paper)
0195113667 (alkaline paper)