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Shenoute of Atripe: stern abbot, loquacious preacher, patron of the poor and scourge of pagans in fifth-century Egypt. This book studies his numerous Coptic writings and finds them to be the important literary source for the study of society, economy and religion in late antique Egypt.

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"Lopez's volume is an essential counterpart to the current dialogue on wealth and poverty in late ancient Christianity." Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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Preface Introduction: "Rustic Audacity" 1. Loyal Opposition 2. A Miraculous Economy 3. Rural Patronage: Holy and Unholy 4. The Limits of Intolerance Conclusion Appendix A: The Chronology of Shenoute's Life and Activities Appendix B: The Sources List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index

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    Publisher: University of California Press
    Publication Date: 04/02/2013
    ISBN13: 9780520274839, 978-0520274839
    ISBN10: 0520274830
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Shenoute of Atripe: stern abbot, loquacious preacher, patron of the poor and scourge of pagans in fifth-century Egypt. This book studies his numerous Coptic writings and finds them to be the important literary source for the study of society, economy and religion in late antique Egypt.

    Trade Review
    "Lopez's volume is an essential counterpart to the current dialogue on wealth and poverty in late ancient Christianity." Bryn Mawr Classical Review

    Table of Contents
    Preface Introduction: "Rustic Audacity" 1. Loyal Opposition 2. A Miraculous Economy 3. Rural Patronage: Holy and Unholy 4. The Limits of Intolerance Conclusion Appendix A: The Chronology of Shenoute's Life and Activities Appendix B: The Sources List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index

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