A History of the Monks of Syria by Theodoret of Cyrrhus - (Cistercian Studies) (Paperback)

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The Syrian monks of the fourth and fifth centuries led lives at the opposite extreme from the culture of graeco-roman cities.
Author(s): Theodoret of Cyrrhus
262 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Monasticism
Series Name: Cistercian Studies

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The Syrian monks of the fourth and fifth centuries led lives at the opposite extreme from the culture of graeco-roman cities. Unwashed, unkempt, often homeless, usually poorly educated, making a positive virtue out of physical deprivation, they shocked and appalled cultivated pagans. Even Christian townsmen had to overcome hellenic prejudices before they could see in these uncouth figures the spiritual paragons of the age. Yet the Christian laity of the day, led by their clergy, admired and revered them, and flocked to them to behold living examples of true perfection.

In his Religious History, Theodoret, bishop of Cyrrhus, recorded the extraordinary lives of these men (and women) of God, and the--to us quite unfamiliar--spirituality which they spectacularly embodies.

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. . . a welcome arrival . . . useful for all readers: accessible and informative for students . . . thought-provoking insights for scholarsReligious Studies Review

. . . the major source for the history of monasticism in northern Syria . . .Coptic Church Review

Dimensions (Overall): 8.48 Inches (H) x 5.78 Inches (W) x .57 Inches (D)

Weight: .68 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 262

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Monasticism

Series Title: Cistercian Studies

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Theodoret of Cyrrhus

Language: English

Street Date: November 1, 1985

TCIN: 85176326

UPC: 9780879079888

Item Number (DPCI): 247-62-1323

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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