The canons of our fathers : monastic rules of Shenoute /

'The Canons of Our Fathers' is the first publication of a very early set of Christian monastic rules from Roman Egypt, accompanied by four preliminary chapters discussing their historical and social context and their character as rules. These rules were found quoted in the writings of the...

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Main Author:	Layton, Bentley (Author, Translator)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English Coptic
Language Notes:	Parallel Coptic text and English translation.
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Oxford early Christian studies.
Subjects:	Shenute, > Saint, > approximately 348-466. Coptic Church > History. Coptic Church > Rules. Shenute, > Saint, > approximately 348-466 Coptic Church Coptic monasticism and religious orders > Egypt > History > Rules. Monachisme et ordres religieux coptes > Égypte > Histoire > Règles. Coptic monasticism and religious orders Egypt Electronic books. History Rules
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Summary:	'The Canons of Our Fathers' is the first publication of a very early set of Christian monastic rules from Roman Egypt, accompanied by four preliminary chapters discussing their historical and social context and their character as rules. These rules were found quoted in the writings of the great Egyptian monastic leader Shenoute.
Item Description:	Previously issued in print: 2014.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : illustration (black and white)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780191747465 0191747467