Markedets billigste bøger
Levering: 1 - 2 hverdage

Contextualizing Cassian

- Aristocrats, Asceticism, and Reformation in Fifth-Century Gaul

Bag om Contextualizing Cassian

A study of how John Cassian, a fifth-century Gallic author, tried to direct and reshape the development of Western monasticism. Richard J. Goodrich focuses on how Cassian's ascetic treatises were tailored to persuade a wealthy, aristocratic audience to adopt a more stringent, Christ-centred monastic life.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199213139
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 310
  • Udgivet:
  • 2. August 2007
  • Størrelse:
  • 145x222x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 519 g.
  Gratis fragt
Leveringstid: 8-11 hverdage
Forventet levering: 13. September 2024

Beskrivelse af Contextualizing Cassian

A study of how John Cassian, a fifth-century Gallic author, tried to direct and reshape the development of Western monasticism. Richard J. Goodrich focuses on how Cassian's ascetic treatises were tailored to persuade a wealthy, aristocratic audience to adopt a more stringent, Christ-centred monastic life.

Brugerbedømmelser af Contextualizing Cassian



Find lignende bøger
Bogen Contextualizing Cassian findes i følgende kategorier:

Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.