translation, introduction, and commentary by Robert E. Sinkewicz.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Oxford University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xl, 369 pages).
SERIES
Series Title
The Oxford early Christian studies
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Originally published: 2003.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-345) and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The foundations of the monastic life: a presentation of the practice of stillness -- To Eulogios. On the confession of thoughts and counsel in their regard -- [To Eulogios.] On the vices opposed to the virtues -- On the eight thoughts -- The monk: a treatise on the practical life -- To monks in monasteries and communities and exhortation to a virgin -- On thoughts -- Chapters on prayer -- Reflections -- Exhortations 1-2 to monks -- Thirty-three ordered chapters -- Maxims 1-3 -- Commentary.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent and influential figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. This is a complete English translation of his writings. - ;Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements of Nitria, Sketis, and Kellia in Lower Egypt. Through the course of his ascetic writings he formulated a systematic presentation of the teaching of the semi-eremitic monks of these settlements. The works of Evagrius had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching and pass.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Evagrius of Pontus.
International Standard Book Number
9780199297085
UNIFORM TITLE
General Material Designation
Works.
Date of Publication
2003
Form Subheading
Selections.
Language (when part of a heading)
English.
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Greek ascetic corpus
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Evagrius,345?-399
Evagrius,345?-399.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Church history-- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600, Sources.