Publication Date
10-2011
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Biblical Studies | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | Ethics in Religion | History of Religions of Eastern Origins | History of Religions of Western Origin | Other Religion | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Abstract
In this article, an invitation is given to modern practitioners and thinkers on missionary tentmaking - especially those from the majority world- to reflect on the apparent tentmaking approach of the fourth-century monk Evagrius of Pontus (c. 345-399). Though not a missionary himself, Evagrius proved to be innovative in his approach to work, which sustained his primary spiritual calling- monasticism. After exploring the necessity and context for his manual labor, his theology of work and the relationship between physical and spiritual labor will be considered. Finally, some suggestions for applying Evagrius' tentmaking principles will be offered.
Recommended Citation
Smither, Edward L., "Lessons from a Tentmaking Ascetic in the Egyptian Desert: The Case of Evagrius of Pontus" (2011). Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015). 380.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/lts_fac_pubs/380
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Biblical Studies Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, History of Religions of Eastern Origins Commons, History of Religions of Western Origin Commons, Other Religion Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
Comments
Published in Missiology: An International Review, Vol. XXXIX, no. 4, pgs 485-496, October 2011. Used by permission.