The Letter of Ammon and Pachomian Monasticism (Patristische Texte und Studien Book 27)

Since 1963 the series Patristische Texte und Studien has been publishing research findings coordinated by the Patristics Commission, which today is a joint venture of all the German Academies. The series is presenting editions, commentaries and monographs on the writings and teachings of the Church Fathers. Preface VII Abbreviations XI Introduction 1 I. The history of Research: The vitae 3 II. The history of Research: Epistula Ammonis 24 III. The manuscripts 34 IV. The relationship between mss. F and t 42 V. The textual tradition of the Ascetica 60 VI. The literary and historical interpretation of the text 103 The critical text 123 The English translation 159 Notes on the text 183 Select Bibliography 296 Indices 304 Includes Original Greek Text Of The Letter And An English Translation. By James E. Goehring. Includes Original Greek Text And An English Translation. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. [296]-303.