The Monastic School of Gaza
Download or Read eBook The Monastic School of Gaza PDF written by Bruria Bitton-Ashkelony and published by Vigiliae Christianae, Suppleme. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Bruria Bitton-Ashkelony |
| Publisher | : Vigiliae Christianae, Suppleme |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105126879407 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Monastic School of Gaza by : Bruria Bitton-Ashkelony
Book excerpt: The book deals with the history of the monastic community in the region of Gaza in Late antiquity. It examines the monastic career and teachings of central figures such as Abba Isaiah, Peter the Iberian, Barsanuphius and John, and Dorotheus. The social, religious and material aspects of this community are discussed in comparison with other contemporary monastic centers.
