The Conversion of Pachomius Revisited

The article seeks to reassess and contextualise the conversion narrative of the Egyptian monk Pachomius, the founder of coenobitic monasticism. It thereby offers a case study into how and why the Pachomian literary tradition was shaped, altered and abridged, while also challenging the traditional v...

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Published in:Scrinium
Main Author: Barthel, Christian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2019]
In: Scrinium
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
KBL Near East and North Africa
KCA Monasticism; religious orders
Further subjects:B Pachomius
B Roman military
B Egyptian Monasticism
B Conversion
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Summary:The article seeks to reassess and contextualise the conversion narrative of the Egyptian monk Pachomius, the founder of coenobitic monasticism. It thereby offers a case study into how and why the Pachomian literary tradition was shaped, altered and abridged, while also challenging the traditional views associated with Pachomius' military career.
ISSN:1817-7565
Contains:Enthalten in: Scrinium
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/18177565-00151P03