- Hardcover: 236 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford (5 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0198208685
- ISBN-13: 978-0198208686
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 631,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Breaks new and important ground in the study of episcopal and monastic authority in late antiquity ... this is an important book for historians of late antiquity, church historians, ascetical theologians, historians of monasticism, and historians of Christian thought. In every respect, this is a superlative study by a scholar whose work is significant. (Journal of the American Academy of Religion )
A final virtue of Leyser's book is its careful awareness of the modern scholarly tradition (Journal of Theological Studies )
The insights and intelligence of Leyser's discussions provide another testament both to Augustine's and Gregory's extensive influence in Late Antiquity and to their relevance for modern times (Journal of Theological Studies )
Leyser's book deserves the attention (and praise) of specialists. It also rewards anyone interested in the development of authority in the Western Christian tradition (Theological Studies )
A final virtue of Leyser's book is its careful awareness of the modern scholarly tradition (Journal of Theological Studies )
The insights and intelligence of Leyser's discussions provide another testament both to Augustine's and Gregory's extensive influence in Late Antiquity and to their relevance for modern times (Journal of Theological Studies )
Leyser's book deserves the attention (and praise) of specialists. It also rewards anyone interested in the development of authority in the Western Christian tradition (Theological Studies )
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"The insights and intelligence of Leyser's discussions provide another testament both to Augustine's and Gregory's extensive influence in Late Antiquity and to their relevance for modern times"
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This work by Conrad Leyser is an excellent introduction to those with only the vaguest idea about the concept of asceticism. It also has material for those interested in the topic from an academic stand point. It expertly conveys, in a thoroughly readable manner, the trends and influences on authority and asceticism through the period. It also provides key information about several important figures in Church history. The sections, especially those on St Augustine and St Benedict, provide both an interesting and concise introduction to the individuals but at the same time also gives more depth where appropriate. I would recommend to anyone interested in the topic, that they read this and not be put off by the price.
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