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Author Goodrich, Richard J., 1962-

Title Contextualizing Cassian : aristocrats, asceticism, and Reformation in fifth century Gaul / Richard J. Goodrich
Published Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 298 pages)
Series Oxford early Christian studies
Oxford early Christian studies.
Contents The world of Gallic asceticism -- Experientia vs Gallic inexperience -- Experientia vs other builders -- Instituta as independent authority -- Renuntiatio and the rhetoric of renunciatio -- App. 1 : Cassian of Marseilles? -- App. 2 : textual problems in De institutis 3
Summary Richard J. Goodrich examines the attempt by the fifth-century ascetic writer John Cassian to influence and shape the development of Western monasticism. Goodrich's close analysis of Cassian's earliest work (The Institutes) focuses on his interaction with the values and preconceptions of a traditional Roman elite, as well as his engagement with contemporary writers. By placing The Institutes in context, Goodrich demonstrates just how revolutionary this foundational work was for its time and milieu. --From publisher's description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435.
SUBJECT Cassian, John, approximately 360-approximately 435 fast
Subject Monastic and religious life -- History of doctrines
Asceticism -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
RELIGION -- Institutions & Organizations.
Asceticism -- Early church
Monastic and religious life -- History of doctrines
Religion
SUBJECT Gaul -- Religion
Subject Europe -- Gaul
Genre/Form Electronic books
History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0191526606
9780191526602