The Making of the Self: Ancient and Modern Asceticism

by Richard Valantasis

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A leading scholar of ascetical studies, Richard Valantasis explores a variety of ascetical traditions ranging from the Greco-Roman philosophy of Musonius Rufus, the asceticism found in the Nag Hammadi Library and in certain Gnostic texts, the Gospelof Thomas, and other early Christian texts. This collection gathers historical and theoretical essays develop a theory of asceticism that informs the analysis of historical texts and opens the way for postmodern...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0227172817

ISBN13:9780227172810

Release Date:September 2008

Publisher:James Clarke Company

Length:336 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Christian Books & Bibles Christian Living Church History Education & Reference History Philosophy Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Spirituality Theology

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