Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-246) and index.
Why Evagrius matters -- Evagrius' life and after-life -- Evagrius' writings and his thinking -- Evagrius the guide -- Letters. On the faith ; Letters 7, 8, 19 and 20 ; The great letter -- Treatises. The causes for monastic observances, and how they compare to stillness ; On thoughts ; A word about prayer -- Notes on Scripture. Notes on Job ; Notes on Ecclesiastes ; On the 'Our Father' ; Notes on Luke -- Chapters. To the virgin -- Excerpts ; Aphorisms -- Definitions -- On prayer.
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Includes translations of Evagrius Ponticus' letters and notes, this title presents an introduction to this early church father. It features his work and influences, and modern scholarship, and is suitable for students dealing with Evagrius in late-ancient history and theology.
OverDrive, Inc.
Evagrius Ponticus.
0415324475
Works.
2006
Selections.
English.
Christian literature, Early.
Desert Fathers-- Orthodox Eastern Church.
Theology-- History-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.