The Life of Shenoute (Volume 73) (Cistercian Studies Series)
by Besa
In The Life of Shenoute, Volume 73 of the Cistercian Studies Series, Besa chronicles the existence of his master, the influential abbot Shenoute of Atripe. This ancient text illuminates the rigorous monastic life and spiritual devotion in fourth-century Egypt, serving as a vital resource for studies in early Christian history and asceticism.
About This Book
The Life of Shenoute, Volume 73 in the Cistercian Studies Series, is authored by Besa, a disciple of the renowned Egyptian monk Shenoute. This work provides a primary source on the life and teachings of Shenoute, a key figure in early Christian monasticism during the fourth and fifth centuries.
As part of the Cistercian Studies Series, this volume focuses on the spiritual and communal aspects of monastic life in ancient Egypt. Besa's narrative highlights the discipline, faith, and leadership that defined Shenoute's abbacy at the White Monastery.
Scholars and readers interested in patristic literature and Coptic Christianity will find this text essential for understanding the development of ascetic practices in the early Church.
The edition preserves the historical and theological significance of Besa's original writing, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of monastic communities in late antiquity.
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