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The Medieval Monk's Guide to New Year's Resolutions

Christian Monks, St. Cyprian, St. Cassian, St. John, St. Paul and St. Vitalis, from the Saints Procession mosaic in the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy.De Agostini/Getty Images ...
The Justice

Monks as Craftsmen in Byzantine Egypt: exploring monastic life with augmented reality

On April 10, the Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies department hosted a mini-conference titled “Monks as Craftsmen in Byzantine Egypt: Exploring Monastic Life with Augmented Reality,” with ...

1,500-year-old monastery found beneath Egypt’s Nile Delta reveals incredible history of early Christian life

Egypt has once again drawn attention from the archaeological world after researchers uncovered a large monastic complex ...
Religion News Service

Crosby-Schøyen Codex, sold for millions at auction, gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

(The Conversation) — An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, sold for nearly US$3.9 million on June 11, 2024, at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid-fourth ...
Odessa American

An ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

An important piece of early Christian history, the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, is up for auction at Christie’s in London. This codex is a mid-fourth century book from Egypt containing a combination of ...
Reuters

Book Talk: Author Kathleen Norris find new life in "acedia"

CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - When writer Kathleen Norris came across the word "acedia" used by a 4th century monk she knew she was onto something -- the "bad thought" identified by early Christian monks ...
The Conversation

Crosby‑Schøyen Codex, sold for millions at auction, gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity

The Crosby-Schoyen Codex at Christie’s auction house in Paris. The manuscript goes up for auction in London on June 11, 2024. Julien De Rosa/AFP via Getty Images An important piece of early Christian ...