| Evagrius of Pontus: The Greek Ascetic Corpus Revised Edition Contributor(s): Sinkewicz, Robert E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199297088 ISBN-13: 9780199297085 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: This is the first complete English translation of Evagrius' Greek ascetic writings, based on modern critical editions, and collations of the principal manuscripts. Two appendices provide variant readings for the Greek texts and the complete text of the long recension of Eulogios. The translations are accompanied by a commentary to guide the reader through the intricacies of Evagrian thought by offering explanatory comments and references to other Evagrian texts and relevant scholarly literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: 270.2 |
| Series: Oxford Early Christian Studies (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (1.05 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the prominent and influential figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. This is an English translation of his writings. It also provides detailed indexes to allow the reader to identify and study the numerous themes of Evagrian teaching. |