Evagrius of Pontus

Evagrius of Pontus, Volume 1 of the Oxford Early Christian Texts series, examines the life and theological contributions of a pivotal figure in early Christianity. As a defender of the Trinity, Evagrius transitioned from a prominent ecclesiastical career to the Egyptian desert to study under ascetic monks. This volume explores how he merged acute theological sensitivity with monastic insights to establish the intellectual foundations of Christian spirituality and monastic theory.

This scholarly work focuses on his Scholia on Proverbs, a foundational text for early spiritual disciples. This edition provides an extensive introduction to the historical context and a fresh English translation from the original Greek. As a significant resource for religion and spirituality, theology, and church leadership studies, this volume includes abundant notes and a critical edition of the Greek text. It offers a detailed look at the social history and spiritual theories of Evagrius of Pontus.