| Descript |
x, 279 p. ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-272) and index |
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Late ancient theories of angels: Evagrius of Pontus and Augustine of Hippo compared -- Locating Christ in scripture: angels in the development of theological reading -- Angels as equipment for living: the companion angel tradition in Evagrian Christianity -- Crossing over: the companion angel tradition in exemplary lives -- Defining others: asceticism and the discourse of the angelic life -- Bringing angels into the world: catechesis and the Christian imagination -- Conclusion : the limits of angelology |
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Angels -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
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