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Author:

Goodrich, Richard J., 1962-

Title:

Contextualizing Cassian : aristocrats, asceticism, and reformation in fifth century Gaul / Richard J. Goodrich.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2007

Description:

vi, 298 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Cassian, John,--approximately 360-approximately 435.
Monastic and religious life--History of doctrines.
Asceticism--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Gaul--Religion.
Cassian, John,--approximately 360-approximately 435.
Asceticism--Early church.
Monastic and religious life--History of doctrines.
Religion.
Europe--Gaul.
30-600
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-293) and index.

Contents:

The world of Gallic asceticism -- Experientia vs Gallic inexperience -- Experientia vs other builders -- Instituta as independent authority -- Renuntiatio and the 'rhetoric of renunciation' -- Appendix 1 : Cassian of Marseilles? -- Appendix 2 : textual problems in De institutis 3.

Summary:

Goodrich examines the attempt by the fifth century writer John Cassian to influence and shape the development of Western monasticism. His close analysis of Cassian's earliest work focuses on his interaction with the values and preconceptions of a traditional Roman elite, as well as his engagement with contemporary writers.

Series:

Oxford early Christian studies

ISBN:

0199213135
9780199213139

OCLC:

(OCoLC)122526528

LCCN:

2007013665

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)