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This is a study of the life, monastic writings and spiritual theology of John Cassian (c.365-430). Cassian''s writings were the bridge between eastern monasticism and the developing Latin monasticism of Southern Gaul, and exerted a major influence on the Rule of Benedict and the theology of Gregory the Great.

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Though eight years have elapsed since its publication, this remains an important book * Graham Gould, Theology *

Table of Contents
Preface 1: Cassian the Monk 2: Cassian the Writer 3: Cassian the Theologian 4: Flesh and Spirit, Continence and Chastity 5: The Bible and Prayer 6: Unceasing Prayer 7: Experience of Prayer Appendix: Cassian on Monastic Egypt Notes Bibliography Index

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    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Publication Date: 9/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780195134841, 978-0195134841
    ISBN10: 0195134842
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    Christianity History of religion Religious communities and monasticism

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This is a study of the life, monastic writings and spiritual theology of John Cassian (c.365-430). Cassian''s writings were the bridge between eastern monasticism and the developing Latin monasticism of Southern Gaul, and exerted a major influence on the Rule of Benedict and the theology of Gregory the Great.

    Trade Review
    Though eight years have elapsed since its publication, this remains an important book * Graham Gould, Theology *

    Table of Contents
    Preface 1: Cassian the Monk 2: Cassian the Writer 3: Cassian the Theologian 4: Flesh and Spirit, Continence and Chastity 5: The Bible and Prayer 6: Unceasing Prayer 7: Experience of Prayer Appendix: Cassian on Monastic Egypt Notes Bibliography Index

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