Evagrius of Pontus the Greek ascetic corpus - Evagrius, Ponticus (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Originally published: 2003
Includes bibliographical references (pages 334-345) and indexes
The foundations of the monastic life: a presentation of the practice of stillness -- To Eulogios. On the confession of thoughts and counsel in their regard -- [To Eulogios.] On the vices opposed to the virtues -- On the eight thoughts -- The monk: a treatise on the practical life -- To monks in monasteries and communities and exhortation to a virgin -- On thoughts -- Chapters on prayer -- Reflections -- Exhortations 1-2 to monks -- Thirty-three ordered chapters -- Maxims 1-3 -- Commentary
Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent and influential figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. This is a complete English translation of his writings. - ;Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements of Nitria, Sketis, and Kellia in Lower Egypt. Through the course of his ascetic writings he formulated a systematic presentation of the teaching of the semi-eremitic monks of these settlements. The works of Evagrius had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching and pass