Publication

1983 - Institute for Research in History, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

38,500 words, Guess

Page Count

154 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100866562494
  • ISBN-139780866562492
  • Library of Congress Control Number83010852
  • OCLC Control Number9647119
  • Better World Books9780866562492
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC306.7/32/09
  • LCCHQ800.15 .M38 1983
  • LCCHQ800.15.M38 1983

First Sentence

It is traditional to start the history of Christian asceticism with the flight of Saint Antony to the desert followed by the organization of monasteries in Egypt and Syria and a discussion of the great theoretical system constructed by Jerome, Ambrose, Augustine, and the other promoters of virginity from the fourth and fifth centuries.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • A new song: celibate women in the first three Christian CenturiesInstitute for Research in History1983-01-01

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