The works of Shenoute, translated in this book, illuminate the life and thought of late antique Christians in Egypt, providing unparalleled insights into a monastic leader's involvement in church politics, his austere and demanding spirituality, his use of the Bible, and his conflicts with the rich, pagans, and heretics.
English translations of the major works of Shenoute the Great (c.347-465), a foundational and controversial figure in Egyptian Christianity.
