Monasticism and the Philosophical Heritage

Samuel Rubenson

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195336931.013.0015

Monasticism and the Philosophical Heritage

Samuel Rubenson

Church and Mission Studies

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Abstract

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Oxford Handbook of Late Antiquity
Editors/authors	Scott Johnson
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Print)	978-0-19-533693-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195336931.013.0015
Publication status	Published - 2012

Bibliographical note

The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.
The record was previously connected to the following departments: Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (015017000)

Subject classification (UKÄ)

Religious Studies

Free keywords

Greek society
monastic texts
Greek culture

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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195336931.013.0015

MOPAI: Early Monasticism and Classical Paideia
Rubenson, S. (PI), Dahlman, B. (Researcher), Kulneff-Eriksson, K. (Researcher), Holmberg, B. (Researcher), Westergren, A. (Researcher), Johnsén, H. (Researcher), Åhlfeldt, J. (Researcher), Blid Kullberg, J. (Researcher), Zaborowski, J. (Researcher), Larsen, L. (Researcher) & Andersson, E. (Researcher)
2009/01/01 → 2015/12/31
Project: Research

Monastica – a dynamic library and research tool
Rubenson, S. (Manager) & Svensson, M. (Manager)
Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology
Infrastructure

Once Again: Origen, the Origenist Crisis and the Monks
Rubenson, S. (Invited speaker)
2018 Apr 25
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

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Monasticism and the Philosophical Heritage

Abstract

Bibliographical note

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Projects

MOPAI: Early Monasticism and Classical Paideia

Infrastructure

Monastica – a dynamic library and research tool

Activities

Once Again: Origen, the Origenist Crisis and the Monks

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