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hardcover. John Cassian is a study of the fifth-century monk who was one of the founders of western monasticism. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX. Dimension: 200 x 100. Weight in Grams: 361. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
John Cassian is a study of the fifth-century monk who was one of the founders of western monasticism. Christian monasticism flowered in Egypt during the fourth century. Cassias spent several years in Egypt and his writings are important evidence of the earliest period of monastic life. Later in life Cassian came to Provence and adapted the Egyptian ideals and methods for Latin use. The Benedictine Rule owes much to his influence. Benedictine monks still look back upon Cassian as an authority for their way of life. He was the first guide to the contemplative ideal in the history of western ... Read more
John Cassian is a study of the fifth-century monk who was one of the founders of western monasticism. Christian monasticism flowered in Egypt during the fourth century. Cassias spent several years in Egypt and his writings are important evidence of the earliest period of monastic life. Later in life Cassian came to Provence and adapted the Egyptian ideals and methods for Latin use. The Benedictine Rule owes much to his influence. Benedictine monks still look back upon Cassian as an authority for their way of life. He was the first guide to the contemplative ideal in the history of western ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521046077
SKU
KSG0033093
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