Joel Kalvesmaki on Evagrius of Pontus, the ‘Gnostic Trilogy’, and the Origenist Controversy
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
The Ascetic Practices and Life of Evagrius of Pontus
This chapter delves into the extreme ascetic practices that attracted people to witness the practices of desert saints in Egypt, focusing on Evagrius of Pontus. It also explores the limited first-hand information available about Evagrius and his writings, including chapter collections, letters, and scolia.
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