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

By: Hevelone-Harper, Jennifer Lee, 1970-Material type: TextTextPublication details: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005. Description: xii, 211 p. : 1 map ; 24 cmISBN: 0801881102 (alk. paper)Subject(s): Barsanuphius, Saint, active 6th century. Biblos psychōphelestatē periechousa apokriseis | John, the Prophet, Saint | Asceticism -- Orthodox Eastern Church -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600 | Monastic and religious life -- Gaza Strip -- Gaza -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600 | Spiritual life -- Orthodox Eastern Church -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600 | Gaza -- Church historyDDC classification: 275.3 LOC classification: BX382 | .B3734 2005Online resources: Table of contents Notre Dame Online Access
Contents:
Gaza: crossroads 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.
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Books Books Tantur Ecumenical Institute Library
Main Collection (Lower Floor)
275.3 H489d (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available SS000844183

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

Gaza: crossroads 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.

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