Desert Christians: An Introduction to the Literature of Early Monasticism

by William Harmless

Paperback, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

271.009

Tags

Saint Francis of Assisi, Monasticism, Medieval Literature, Medieval Christianity, Br. Charles Hannon, OSF, Biography

Genres

Collection

History

Publication

Oxford University Press (2004), Edition: 1, 512 pages

Description

In this introduction to early Christian monastic literature from Egypt and beyond, the author introduces major figures and literary texts and provides an up-to-date survey of current questions and scholarship in the field.

Subjects

Christian literature, Early History and criticism
Desert Fathers
Monastic and religious life History Early church, ca. 30-600

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

512 p.; 9.3 x 1.07 inches

ISBN

0195162234 / 9780195162233

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