Title Shenoute of Atripe and the uses of poverty : rural patronage, religious conflict, and monasticism in late antique Egypt / Ariel G. López

Published Berkeley, CA : University of California Press, [2013]

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Description 1 online resource Series Transformation of the classical heritage ; 50 Transformation of the classical heritage ; 50. Contents Introduction : "Rustic audacity" -- Loyal opposition -- A miraculous economy -- Rural patronage : holy and unholy -- The limits of intolerance -- Conclusion Summary Shenoute of Atripe: stern abbot, loquacious preacher, patron of the poor, and scourge of pagans in fifth-century Egypt. This book studies his numerous Coptic writings and finds them to be the most important literary source for the study of society, economy, and religion in late antique Egypt. The issues and concerns Shenoute grappled with on a daily basis, the author argues, were not local problems, unique to one small corner of the ancient world. Rather, they are crucial to interpreting late antiquity as a historical period - rural patronage, religious intolerance, the Christian care of the poor, and the local impact of the late Roman state. His little-known writings provide us not only with a rare opportunity to see the life of a holy man as he himself saw it, but also with a privileged window into his surroundings and society. This book brings Shenoute to prominence as witness of and participant in the major transformations of his time Analysis 5th century egypt alexandria ancient history ancient world antiquities archaeology ascetics care of the poor christian charity christianity coptic writings economy egypt engaging historical period history of christianity history holy man late antiquity literary source loquacious preacher monks pagans poor religion religious intolerance religious retrospective roman state rural patronage society spiritual stern abbot stories of faith Notes Revised dissertation--Princeton University, 2010 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes English Print version record Subject Shenute, Saint, approximately 348-466. SUBJECT Shenute, Saint, approximately 348-466 fast Subject Coptic monasticism and religious orders -- History Romans -- Egypt. RELIGION -- Institutions & Organizations. HISTORY -- Ancient -- General. Coptic monasticism and religious orders Economic history Romans SUBJECT Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041290 Egypt -- Economic conditions -- 332 B.C.-640 A.D. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85041277 Subject Egypt Genre/Form History Form Electronic book LC no. 2012021905 ISBN 0520954920 9780520954922

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