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The Asceticism of Isaac of Nineveh

About The Asceticism of Isaac of Nineveh

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199593194
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • October 21, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x241x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 562 g.
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Expected delivery: July 25, 2024

Description of The Asceticism of Isaac of Nineveh

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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