The Word in the desert : scripture and the quest for holiness in early Christian monasticism /

Burton-Christie, Douglas.

The Word in the desert : scripture and the quest for holiness in early Christian monasticism / Douglas Burton-Christie. - New York : Oxford University Press, 1993. - ix, 336 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-321) and indexes.

0195066146 (alk. paper)

91004150


Monasticism and religious orders--History.--Egypt
Monasticism and religious orders--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.


Egypt--Church history.

BX2465 / .B87 1993

271.00932 / C555W