Works of Evagrius Ponticus
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Christian theological literature
ascetic literature
biblical exegesis
corpus of writings
mystical literature
The Works of Evagrius Ponticus comprise the ascetic, mystical, and exegetical writings of the 4th-century Christian monk and theologian Evagrius Ponticus, influential in the development of Eastern Christian spirituality and monastic thought.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Works of Evagrius Ponticus canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Works of Evagrius Ponticus Context triple: [Scholia on Proverbs, category, Works of Evagrius Ponticus]
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Life of Macrina by Gregory of Nyssa
*Life of Macrina* by Gregory of Nyssa is a hagiographical work that portrays the ascetic life, virtues, and spiritual influence of his sister, the Christian saint Macrina the Younger.
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De Praescriptione Haereticorum
De Praescriptione Haereticorum is an early Christian theological treatise by Tertullian that argues against heresies by asserting the authority and priority of apostolic tradition over heterodox teachings.
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C.
Shepherd of Hermas
Shepherd of Hermas is an early Christian apocalyptic and moralistic work, composed in Rome in the 2nd century, that presents visions and parables emphasizing repentance and ethical living.
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writings of Gregory of Nazianzus
The writings of Gregory of Nazianzus are a collection of theological orations, letters, and poems by the 4th-century Church Father that profoundly shaped Christian doctrine, especially on the Trinity and Christology.
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E.
Enchiridion of prayers
The Enchiridion of prayers is a Catholic devotional handbook containing approved prayers and practices associated with the granting of indulgences.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Works of Evagrius Ponticus Target entity description: The Works of Evagrius Ponticus comprise the ascetic, mystical, and exegetical writings of the 4th-century Christian monk and theologian Evagrius Ponticus, influential in the development of Eastern Christian spirituality and monastic thought.
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A.
Life of Macrina by Gregory of Nyssa
*Life of Macrina* by Gregory of Nyssa is a hagiographical work that portrays the ascetic life, virtues, and spiritual influence of his sister, the Christian saint Macrina the Younger.
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B.
De Praescriptione Haereticorum
De Praescriptione Haereticorum is an early Christian theological treatise by Tertullian that argues against heresies by asserting the authority and priority of apostolic tradition over heterodox teachings.
-
C.
Shepherd of Hermas
Shepherd of Hermas is an early Christian apocalyptic and moralistic work, composed in Rome in the 2nd century, that presents visions and parables emphasizing repentance and ethical living.
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D.
writings of Gregory of Nazianzus
The writings of Gregory of Nazianzus are a collection of theological orations, letters, and poems by the 4th-century Church Father that profoundly shaped Christian doctrine, especially on the Trinity and Christology.
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E.
Enchiridion of prayers
The Enchiridion of prayers is a Catholic devotional handbook containing approved prayers and practices associated with the granting of indulgences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological literature
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ascetic literature ⓘ biblical exegesis ⓘ corpus of writings ⓘ mystical literature ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Origenist tradition ⓘ |
| author | Evagrius Ponticus ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
ascetic practice
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contemplative prayer ⓘ interpretation of Scripture ⓘ purification of the mind ⓘ spiritual warfare ⓘ |
| containsWork |
Chapters on Prayer
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Gnostikos ⓘ Kephalaia Gnostika ⓘ
linked to:
Kephalaia Gnostica
Letter to Melania ⓘ On Discrimination ⓘ On Thoughts ⓘ On the Eight Thoughts ⓘ Praktikos ⓘ Scholia on Ecclesiastes ⓘ Scholia on Proverbs ⓘ Scholia on the Psalms ⓘ |
| developsConcept |
apatheia
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eight evil thoughts ⓘ logismoi ⓘ pure prayer ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical commentary
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monastic instruction ⓘ spiritual treatise ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Egyptian desert monasticism ⓘ |
| impactOn |
Christian mystical theology
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later doctrines of spiritual psychology ⓘ |
| influenced |
Byzantine monasticism
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Eastern Christian monastic thought ⓘ Eastern Christian spirituality ⓘ |
| language | Greek ⓘ |
| preservedIn |
Armenian translations
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Latin translations ⓘ Syriac translations ⓘ |
| receivedIn |
Eastern Orthodox tradition
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Oriental Orthodox tradition ⓘ
linked to:
Oriental Orthodoxy
Syriac Christian tradition ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| subjectOf | patristic scholarship ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition |
Eastern Christian theology
ⓘ
linked to:
Eastern Christianity
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| timePeriod | 4th century ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Cappadocian Fathers
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Desert Fathers ⓘ |
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