232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
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A revered instructor of the eremitic monks of Nitria, Sketis and Kellia, Evagrius Ponticus is a fascinating yet enigmatic figure in the history of fourth-century mystical thought. This historical and theological re-evaluation of the teaching of Evagrius brings to bear evidence from the Greek and Syriac Evagriana. Focusing on Evagrius' concept of perfection as the acquisition of spiritual... Read more
Contents: Preface; Introduction; Evagrius in situ: the making of a gnostic; Knowledge through mental faculties in relation to spiritual knowledge; Natural contemplation versus knowledge of God's essence; The intellect's vision of light; Christology; The last things; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Julia Konstantinovsky is a Research Fellow in Theology at Wolfson College and a senior member of the Faculty of Theology, University of Oxford, UK.
’... brings a shaft of light to the often dark and contentious world of Origenist scholarship. The very clarity with which Dr Konstantinovsky presents Evagrius’ teaching makes this book exceptionally valuable for exploring his influence... This is an important work that merits an attention as careful as the attention the author has brought to her sources.’ Journal of Theological Studies ’This book provides a critical and well-devised argument for understanding Evagrius as a Gnostic and would certainly prove to be very useful and stimulating for scholars of both ancient studies and spirituality.’ Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae
