John Moschos' Spiritual Meadow - Authority and Autonomy at the End of the Antique World

John Moschos' Spiritual Meadow is one of the most important sources for late sixth-early seventh century Palestinian, Syrian and Egyptian monasticism. Introducing appropriate historical and theological background to the tales, Llewellyn Ihssen demonstrates how Moschos' tales address issues of the autonomy of individual ascetics and lay persons in r