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Asceticism and anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement /

Irenaeus and Clement, writing at the end of the 2nd century, offer us very different views of holiness within the framework of the monastic ideal. This book examines their philosophies of what it means to be a human being living in the presence of God.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Behr, John (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2000.
Series:Oxford early Christian studies.
Subjects:
Irenaeus, > Saint, Bishop of Lyon.
Clement, > of Alexandria, Saint, > approximately 150-approximately 215.
Clement, > of Alexandria, Saint, > approximately 150-approximately 215
Irenaeus, > Saint, Bishop of Lyon
Asceticism > History > Early church, ca. 30-600.
Ascétisme > Histoire > ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Asceticism > Early church
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Christianity.
30-600
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Irenaeus and Clement, writing at the end of the 2nd century, offer us very different views of holiness within the framework of the monastic ideal. This book examines their philosophies of what it means to be a human being living in the presence of God.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 261 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191683862
0191683868