Monasticism and the Philosophical Heritage
Author
Editor
- Scott Johnson
Summary, in Swedish
Abstract in Undetermined
This article examines the rise of monasticism in Late Antiquity. It reveals the close link between traditional Greek society and culture and the rise of monasticism, based on historical evidence and the literary character of the early monastic texts. While not denying the innovative character of much of early monastic life, the rich variety of forms of monasticism, and the strong anti-Hellenic polemic of monastic texts in general, the discussion situates the innovations, variations, and polemic in much closer relation to the society in which it all happened.
This article examines the rise of monasticism in Late Antiquity. It reveals the close link between traditional Greek society and culture and the rise of monasticism, based on historical evidence and the literary character of the early monastic texts. While not denying the innovative character of much of early monastic life, the rich variety of forms of monasticism, and the strong anti-Hellenic polemic of monastic texts in general, the discussion situates the innovations, variations, and polemic in much closer relation to the society in which it all happened.
Department/s
Publishing year
2012
Language
English
Publication/Series
Oxford Handbook of Late Antiquity
Links
Document type
Book chapter
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Topic
- Religious Studies
Keywords
- Greek society
- monastic texts
- Greek culture
Status
Published
Project
- Early Monasticism and Classical Paideia
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISBN: 978-0-19-533693-1