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Joel Kalvesmaki on Evagrius of Pontus, the ‘Gnostic Trilogy’, and the Origenist Controversy
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Origins of Monasticism and Rufinus the Translator
This chapter explores the emergence of monasticism in the fourth century, highlighting the figure Rufinus who translated Origen's work and the influence of Saint Anthony of Egypt. It discusses the historical context, intellectual engagement, and the contrasting forms of monasticism founded by Saint Anthony and Pecomius.
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