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Desert Christians : an introduction to the literature of early monasticism.

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In this introduction to early Christian monastic literature from Egypt and beyond, the author introduces major figures and literary texts and provides an up-to-date survey of current questions and scholarship in the field.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harmless, William, 1953-2014
Corporate Author: Oxford University Press
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Subjects:
Desert Fathers.
Christian literature, Early > History and criticism.
Monastic and religious life > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Pères du désert.
Littérature chrétienne primitive > Histoire et critique.
Vie religieuse et monastique > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Ancient.
History.
Christianity.
RELIGION.
Discipleship.
Christian Ministry.
Monasticism.
Christian literature, Early
Desert Fathers
Monastic and religious life > Early church
30-600
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:In this introduction to early Christian monastic literature from Egypt and beyond, the author introduces major figures and literary texts and provides an up-to-date survey of current questions and scholarship in the field.
Physical Description:1 online resource (440 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0195162234
9780195162233
9780198036746
0198036744