Disciples of the desert :monks, laity, and spiritual authority in sixth-century Gaza /Jennifer L. Hevelone-Harper.

Book

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

Disciples of the desert :monks, laity, and spiritual authority in sixth-century Gaza /Jennifer L. Hevelone-Harper.

Description

Gaza : crossroad in the desert -- Tawatha : looking for God in the desert -- Dorotheos : from novice to spiritual director -- Lay disciples : social obligations and spiritual concerns -- Bishops and civil authorities : rulers of church and empire -- Aelianos : leader for the next generation. xii, 211 p. :1 map ;23 cm.

Book Details

Author

Hevelone-Harper, Jennifer Lee

Place Published

City

Baltimore

Date Published

circa 2005

Publication Subjects

Spiritual life--Orthodox Eastern Church--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600. Asceticism--Orthodox Eastern Church--History--Early church, ca. 30-600. Monastic and religious life--Gaza Strip--Gaza--History--Early church, ca. 30-600. Barsanuphius,Saint,active 6th century.--Biblos psych{macr}ophelestat{macr}e periechousa apokriseis John,the Prophet, Saint.

Call No.

BX382 .B3734 2005

ISBN

0801881102 (alk. paper)

LCCN

2004023565

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-199) and index.