Sabas, Leader of Palestinian Monasticism: A Comparative Study in Eastern Monasticism, Fourth to Seventh Centuries

Voorkant
Dumbarton Oaks, 1995 - 419 pagina's
The impact of the life of Sabas and his exceptional system of monastic life has endured from the fifth century to the present. In this study, which originated from an archeological survey, Joseph Patrich examines the Sabaitic contributions to Palestinian monasticism, from Sabas's role as founder and abbot to the theological struggles after his death.

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Inhoudsopgave

Monasticism in Palestine before Sabas
3
Historical Survey and Characteristics
11
Sabas Biography
37
Laurae
57
Coenobia
137
The Administration of the Great Laura and the Other Sabaite Monasteries
169
Other Tasks
176
Sacred Duties in the Monastery Church
187
3
203
5
230
1
279
3
288
4
305
1
323
Conclusion
353
Indices
391

G The Economy of the Sabaite Monasteries and Their Means of Support
194

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