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In the late fourth century, the early Christian monk and author Evagrius Ponticus wrote his magnum opus in Greek--entitled Kephalaia Gnostika ("Gnostic Chapters")--a spiritual treatise on ascetic contemplation and unity with God. After Evagrius' death, however, his theology attracted controversy, and many of his writings were suppressed or destroyed. As a result, complete copies of this important work principally survived only in Syriac transl...

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In this Very Short Introduction, Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types which have developed from antiquity to the present day.

In this Very Short Introduction, Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types which have developed from antiquity to the present day.

Stephen J. Davis (Edited By) Stephen J. Davis s Professor of Religious Studies, Yale University, and author of Christ Child: Cultural Memories of a Young Jesus (Yale, 2014) and Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford, 2018).T.C. Schmidt (Edited By) T. C. Schmidt is a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University and an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University, his previous publications include the book-length translation Hippolytus of Rome: Comme...

Stephen J. Davis (Edited By) Stephen J. Davis s Professor of Religious Studies, Yale University, and author of Christ Child: Cultural Memories of a Young Jesus (Yale, 2014) and Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford, 2018).T.C. Schmidt (Edited By) T. C. Schmidt is a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University and an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University, his previous publications include the book-length translation Hippolytus of Rome: Comme...

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Considers monasticism and monastic communities from ancient and medieval times right through to the 21st century~Compares the different religious traditions of monasticism -- especially Buddhism, Christianity, and Jainism -- and also non-traditional communities~Explores different settings, from East Asia to North America~Discusses the realities of daily life for monks and nuns throughout history and across the globe~Part of the Very Short Intr...

Twenty-four scholars from different universities, churches, and continents gathered in New York at Easter 2003 for the "Redemption Summit." There is a fruitful dialogue between experts in a wide range of areas and the international reputation of participants reflects and guarantees the high quality of this joint work. The result is a well researched, skillfully argued, and, at times, provocative volume on the central Christian belief: the rede...

Thecla, a disciple of the apostle Paul, became perhaps the most celebrated female saint and 'martyr' in the early church. Bringing together literary, artistic, and archaeological evidence, the author shows how the cult of Saint Thecla was especially popular among early Christian women.

Thecla, a disciple of the apostle Paul, was perhaps the most celebrated female saint and 'martyr' among Christians in late antiquity. In examining the practices of Thecla's devotees in Asia Minor and Egypt, Stephen Davis shows that Thecla's cult was closely linked with communities of women as a means of empowerment.

The Copts, adherents of the Egyptian Orthodox Church, today represent the largest Christian community in the Middle East, and their presiding bishops have been accorded the title of pope since the third century AD. This study analyzes the development of the Egyptian papacy from its origins to the rise of Islam. How did the papal office in Egypt evolve as a social and religious institution during the first six and a half centuries AD? How do th...

The Coptic presiding bishops have been accorded the title of pope since the third century AD. This study of the popes of Egypt covers the history of the Alexandrian patriarchate from its origins to the present-day leadership of Pope Shenouda III.

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Presents a spectrum of real and interesting case studies relating to critically ill children.

Your Career in Psychology" directly addresses the major issues confronting doctoral students and aspiring professionals in psychology. Addresses early graduate school career planning as well as issues confronting recent doctoral graduates in psychologyChapters written by established professionals in their fields provide essential insights for launching a successful career in psychologyIncludes separate chapters with advice for graduates consid...

Relates the physical and geometric elegance of geologic structures within the Earth′s crust and the ways in which these structures reflect the nature and origin of crystal deformation through time. The main thrust is on applications in regional tectonics, exploration geology, active tectonics and geohydrology.