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Tables of Contents for Athanasius and Asceticism
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Abbreviations
xi
4
Note on References in the Text
xv
1
Chronology of Events
xvi
Introduction
1
16
1. Female Virginity and Ecclesiastical Politics in Alexandria
17
63
The Discipline of Virgins within the Church
21
36
Virgins in the Arian Conflict
57
23
2. The Desert Fathers and the Episcopate
80
62
The Roles of Monk and Bishop
83
28
Athanasius and the Pachomians
111
18
The Anti-Arian Campaign of the Third Exile
129
13
3. Asceticism in Athanasius' Theology and Spirituality
142
59
The Christian Life as an Ascetic Life
145
16
Imitation of the Saints and the Diverse Church
161
21
The Asceticism of the Ordinary Christian
182
19
4. The Spirituality and Politics of the Life of Antony
201
65
Early Views of Antony
203
13
The Story of Antony and the Myth of the Incarnate Word
216
29
The Definition of Ascetic Authority
245
21
Conclusion
266
7
Appendix: Select Ascetic and Pastoral Writings of Athanasius
273
62
A. First Letter to Virgins
274
18
B. Second Letter to Virgins
292
11
C. On Virginity
303
7
D. On Sickness and Health
310
4
E. Fragments on the Moral Life
314
6
F. Festal Letters 24 (2) (330), 29 (357), 39 (367), and 40 (368)
320
5
Bibliography
335
16
Index
351