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Athanasius and Asceticism
By David Brakke
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It is often assumed that early Christian asceticism drew its followers completely away from worldly concerns into the realm of pure spirituality. But the life and thought of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria (AD 328-73), shows just how worldly--and deeply political--ascetic...
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Language:English
ISBN:0801860555
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Athanasius and the Politics of Asceticism
By David Brakke
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Early Christian asceticism was far from being wholly other-worldly. This new and illuminating study of the life and thought of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria (328-73), one of the central figures of the church at the time, shows just how deeply political ascetic theology could...
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Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0198268165
Format: Hardcover
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