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“Philip Rousseau has been a pioneer in the renewed study of asceticism and monasticism in ancient Christianity. In this exciting volume, leading historians provide cutting-edge studies of early Christian ascetic culture in its literary, social, and imaginative dimensions. The essays here consistently match the excellence of Rousseau’s own scholarship, and together they make an essential collection for anyone interested in the early church, asceticism, and approaches to the history of Christianity.” David Brakke • Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity, The Ohio State University “Ascetic Culture: Essays in Honor of Philip Rousseau is a significant resource for scholars and students interested in the study of Christianity in late antiquity. It offers a fascinating collection of investigations into early Christian ascetic rhetoric and practice as well as ample self-reflection on contemporary scholarly interpretation of primary source data. In so doing, the authors honor Philip Rousseau’s major contributions to the field.” Stephen J. Davis • Yale University “A fitting tribute to a thoughtful colleague, mentor, and gentle gadfly, this volume richly illustrates developing conversations among scholars about the cultures of selfdiscipline created and adapted by Christians in late antiquity. Expert essays take up questions of monastic society and its regulation, liturgy, literature, and biblical exegesis; explore the formations of selves and the constitution of genders; and reframe the history of the study of asceticism in the modern era. These contributions reflect the variety of new directions that have been pursued in dialogue with Philip Rousseau.” Derek Krueger • Joe Rosenthal Excellence Professor, Department of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Contributors:Virginia Burrus,Daniel F.Caner,Catherine M.Chin,Malcolm Choat,ElizabethA .Clark,Susanna Elm,Georgia Frank,James E.Goehring,Joel Kalvesmaki,Blake Leyerle, PatriciaCoxMiller,ClaudiaRapp,SamuelRubenson,JanetA.Timbie,andRobinDarlingYoung. Blake Leyerle isassociateprofessorof theologyandclassicsattheUniversityof NotreDame. Robin Darling Young is associate professor with the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America. University of Notre Dame Press Notre Dame, IN 46556 undpress.nd.edu ...