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Gorgias Press - Histories of the Monks of Upper Egypt Vol 1

Name: Gorgias Press - Histories of the Monks of Upper Egypt Vol 1
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Explore the remote desert frontiers of the Roman Empire through this scholarly work from the Monastic Studies Series. This volume focuses on the garrison towns of Aswan and Philae, regions far removed from the major Christian centers of Alexandria and the well-known monastic settlements of the Thebaid. In these distant locations, Christians and pagans lived side by side. This book examines the vital role played by local monks within these communities. These ascetics served as intercessors and miracle workers, acting as integral parts of the Christian community on the edge of the Empire. This text provides a unique look at monastic life in a specific geographic and social context, making it a valuable resource for those studying early Christian history and desert monasticism.

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Part of the Monastic Studies Series, providing specialized academic insight into early Christian asceticism.

Focuses on the unique geographic regions of Aswan and Philae, far from Alexandria and Rome.

Examines the social dynamics of the desert frontier where Christians and pagans coexisted.

Details the roles of local monks as ascetics, intercessors, and miracle workers in remote communities.

Published by Gorgias Press, a respected source for religious and historical studies.

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Brand: Gorgias Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1607241420
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 April 2009
Listed Since: 09 June 2009

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