Asceticism in the Graeco-Roman world / Richard Finn.

Author/creator Finn, R. D., 1963-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxii, 182 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesKey themes in ancient history
Key themes in ancient history. ^A303312
Contents Pagan asceticism: cultic and contemplative purity -- Asceticism in Hellenistic and Rabbinic Judaism -- Christian asceticism before Origen -- Origen and his ascetic legacy -- Cavemen, cenobites, and clerics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009009367
ISBN9780521862813 (hbk.)
ISBN0521862817 (hbk.)
ISBN9780521681544 (pbk.)
ISBN0521681545 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BV5023 .F56 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold