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Contextualizing Cassian
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- Book Synopsis
- Richard J. Goodrich examines the attempt by the fifth-century ascetic writer John Cassian to influence and shape the development of Western monasticism. Goodrich's close analysis of Cassian's earliest work (The Institutes) focuses on his interaction with the values and preconceptions of a traditional Roman elite, as well as his engagement with contemporary writers. By placing The Institutes in context, Goodrich demonstrates just how revolutionary this foundational work was for its time and milieu.
- About The Author
- Richard J. Goodrich is a Research Fellow in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Bristol.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780199213139
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, (02 August 2007)
- Number of Pages
- 298
- Weight
- 519 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 222 x 145 x 24 mm
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