St Basil the Great - A Study in Monasticism

Klappentext Originally published in 1913, this book presents a detailed study of St Basil the Great and his monasticism. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1913! this book presents a detailed study of St Basil the Great and his monasticism. The main focus of the text is on Basil's ascetic writings! but information is provided on the surrounding historical context and the framework of early monasticism. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Asceticism in the early church; 2. The childhood and youth of St Basil; 3. Egyptian monasticism; 4. St Basil as monk and bishop; 5. St Basil's ascetic writings; 6. St Basil's ascetic writings (continued); 7. St Basil's ascetic ideals; 8. Subsequent influence in the East; 9. Subsequent influence in the West; 10. Epilogue; Appendix A. Eustathius of Sebaste; Appendix B. Rufinus' edition of Basil's rules; Appendix C. A table of dates; Appendix D. Bibliography; General index; Index of modern authors; Index of passages of ancient authors.

Product details

• Authors: W. K. Lowther Clarke, W. K. Lowther Clarke
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9781107615694
• ISBN: 978-1-107-61569-4
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Monasticism, Christianity, History of Religion, Church history, Religious communities and monasticism, Christian communities & monasticism