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Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the prominent and influential figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. This is an English translation of his writings. It also provides detailed indexes to allow the reader to identify and study the numerous themes of Evagrian teaching.

Evagrius of Pontus (c.345-399) was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements of Nitria, Sketis, and Kellia in Lower Egypt. Through the course of his ascetic writings he formulated a systematic presentation of the teaching of the semi-eremitic monks of these settlements. The works of Evagrius had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching and passed to the West through the writings of John Cassian (c.365-435). This is the first complete English translation of Evagrius' Greek ascetic writings, based on modern critical editions, where available,...