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Monasticism 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.

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'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

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Introduction; 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.

Reconstructing the Theology of Evagrius Ponticus

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 8/1/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521896801, 978-0521896801
      ISBN10: 0521896800
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Monasticism 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 Contents
      Introduction; 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.

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