Evagrius of Pontus: The Greek Ascetic Corpus

by Robert E. Sinkewicz

Overview

This is the first complete English translation of Evagrius' Greek ascetic writings, based on modern critical editions, and collations of the principal manuscripts. Two appendices provide variant readings for the Greek texts and the complete text of the long recension of Eulogios. The translations are accompanied by a commentary to guide the reader through the intricacies of Evagrian thought by offering explanatory comments and references to other Evagrian texts and relevant scholarly literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199259939
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/09/2003
Series:	Oxford Early Christian Studies
Pages:	420
Product dimensions:	8.78(w) x 5.86(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

Robert E. Sinkewicz is Professor of Eastern Christian Studies at the University of Toronto

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Foundations of the Monastic Life: A Presentation of the Practice of Stillness2. To Eulogios On the Confession of Thoughts and Counsel in their Regard3. [To Eulogios] On the Vices Opposed to the Virtues4. On the Eight Thoughts5. The Monk: A Treatise on the Practical Life6. To Monks in Monasteries and Communities and Exhortation to a Virgin7. On Thoughts8. Chapters on Prayer9. Reflections10. Exhortations 1-211. Thirty-Three Ordered Chapters12. Maxims 1-3Commentary NotesAppendix I: Variant Readings for the greek textsAppendix 2: The Greek text of Eulogios

Editorial Reviews

"Robert Sinkewicz offers a valuable aid to the renewed attention to one of the most important spiritual and ascetic Eastern writers, by providing a translation of the entire remaining Greek corpus of Evagruis' writings. A useful overview of Evagruis himself and spiritual theology, especially his teaching regarding the eight evil thoughts or temptations. This work is sure to become a familiar and well-used resource for the study of eastern spirituality." --St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly

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