| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 286 pages) : map |
| Series |
Oxford studies in historical theology |
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Oxford studies in historical theology.
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| Contents |
Note on Citations; CHAPTER ONE: Cassian the Monk; CHAPTER TWO: Cassian the Writer; CHAPTER THREE: Cassian the Theologian; CHAPTER FOUR: Flesh and Spirit, Continence and Chastity; CHAPTER FIVE: The Bible and Prayer; CHAPTER SIX: Unceasing Prayer; CHAPTER SEVEN: Experience of Prayer; Afterword; Appendix: Cassian on Monastic Egypt; Notes; Bibliography; Biblical Citations; Cassian's Writings; Latin and Greek Words; General Index |
| Summary |
This is a study of the life, work and spiritual theology of John Cassian (c.365-430) whose writings were the bridge between eastern monasticism and the developing Latin monasticism of Southern Gaul. He exerted a major influence on the rule of Benedict and the theology of Gregory the Great |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-260) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
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| SUBJECT |
Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435 fast |
| Subject |
Monastic and religious life -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
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RELIGION -- Institutions & Organizations.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
058522093X |
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9780585220932 |
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0195354354 |
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9780195354355 |
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9780195113662 |
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0195113667 |
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9786610453900 |
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661045390X |
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