Description
Book SynopsisMonasticism is a major theme in early Christian studies and there was no greater early monastic theologian than Evagrius Ponticus. His work survives in numerous ancient languages and this book provides a vibrant synthesis of those writings. Ideal for students of early Christian theology, patristics, heresy and ancient philosophy.
Trade Review'This is the most revolutionary book on Evagrius in decades … our understanding of Evagrius will be greatly advanced by this book.' Ian Gerdon, Religion Studies Review
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Evagrius' life and his contemporaries; 2. Evagrius' writings; 3. Evagrius' reputation; 4. The fellowship of Evagrius; 5. The interpretation and enactment of Scriptures; 6. Prayer - the fountainhead of Evagrius' theology; 7. Christ, the face of God and the face of man; 8. The Trinity and ultimate blessedness; Conclusion.
