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The book presents an early collection of Christian monastic rules from Roman Egypt, highlighting their significance and context. It includes four introductory chapters that explore the historical and social background of these rules, as well as their nature as guidelines for monastic life. Notably, these rules are referenced in the works of the influential Egyptian monastic leader Shenoute, providing insight into early Christian practices and community structure.
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The Canons of Our Fathers: Monastic Rules of Shenoute, Bentley Layton
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Canons of Our Fathers: Monastic Rules of Shenoute
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bentley Layton
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780198785194
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book presents an early collection of Christian monastic rules from Roman Egypt, highlighting their significance and context. It includes four introductory chapters that explore the historical and social background of these rules, as well as their nature as guidelines for monastic life. Notably, these rules are referenced in the works of the influential Egyptian monastic leader Shenoute, providing insight into early Christian practices and community structure.