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Exploring various ascetical traditions, Richard Valantasis examines philosophies from Musonius Rufus to Gnostic texts and early Christian writings like the Gospel of Thomas. This collection features essays that not only analyze historical texts but also propose a new theoretical framework for understanding asceticism. It serves both scholars and students, offering insights into cultural theory and providing a comprehensive resource for research on ascetic practices throughout history.
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The Making of the Self, Richard Valantasis
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Making of the Self
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Valantasis
- Publisher
- Cascade Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781556352867
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring various ascetical traditions, Richard Valantasis examines philosophies from Musonius Rufus to Gnostic texts and early Christian writings like the Gospel of Thomas. This collection features essays that not only analyze historical texts but also propose a new theoretical framework for understanding asceticism. It serves both scholars and students, offering insights into cultural theory and providing a comprehensive resource for research on ascetic practices throughout history.