Description |
1 online resource (xv, 286 pages) : map. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
Oxford studies in historical theology
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Oxford studies in historical theology.
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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. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
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Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435. |
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Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435. |
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Monastic and religious life -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Stewart, Columba. Cassian the monk. New York : Oxford University Press, 1998 0195113667 |
ISBN |
058522093X (electronic book) |
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9780585220932 (electronic book) |
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0195354354 |
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9780195354355 |
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9780195113662 (alkaline paper) |
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0195113667 (alkaline paper) |
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0195113667 (alkaline paper) |
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