Augustine of hippo and his monastic rule
Auteur :
Lawless, George
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198267416
Date de publication :
9 août 1990
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,9 x 1,2 cm
Poids :
278 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The Rule of Augustine, very likely the oldest monastic rule with Western origins, provides daily inspiration for more than 150 Christian communities. This study traces the development of Augustine's monastic ideal, largely shaped by Graeco-Roman philosophical and rhetorical influences.