The monastic school of Gaza
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The monastic school of Gaza
(Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, v. 78)
Brill, 2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [226]-237) and index
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The book deals with the history of the monastic community in the region of Gaza in Late antiquity. It examines the monastic career and teachings of central figures such as Abba Isaiah, Peter the Iberian, Barsanuphius and John, and Dorotheus. The social, religious and material aspects of this community are discussed in comparison with other contemporary monastic centers.
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