The Asceticism of Isaac of Nineveh

Name: The Asceticism of Isaac of Nineveh
Brand: OUP Oxford
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By Patrik Hagman

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A study of the ascetic teaching of 7th century writer Isaac of Nineveh (Isaac the Syrian), a popular figure in Eastern Christain tradition. Hagman uses Isaac's writings to argue that asceticism is not about punishing the body, but is a way to use the body to communicate the Christian message to society.

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Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 266
Release Date:: 2010-12-09
Publication Date:: 2010-12-01
Publisher:: OUP Oxford
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0199593191
ISBN13:: 9780199593194
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 567 g
Height:: 16.1 cm
Width:: 24 cm
Thickness:: 1.9 cm

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