Figures in the Carpet: Macarius the Great, Isaiah of Scetis, Daniel of Scetis, and Monastic Spirituality in the Wadi al-Natrun (Scetis) from the Fourth to the Sixth Century
Figures in the Carpet: Macarius the Great, Isaiah of Scetis, Daniel of Scetis, and Monastic Spirituality in the Wadi al-Natrun (Scetis) from the Fourth to the Sixth Century
This chapter explores the role that Macarius the Great, Isaiah of Scetis, and Daniel of Scetis played in laying the foundation of this great center of monastic life, as observed in their writings. In particular, it concentrates on three representatives of early desert monasticism in Scetis from the fourth through to the sixth century, one from each century: Macarius the Great (4th c.), Isaiah of Scetis (5th c.), and Daniel of Scetis (6th c.). It is hoped that these three figures can give a clearer picture of the intricate and beautiful carpet of early monasticism and can help us better to understand why the early monks were out here and what they were hoping to accomplish.
Keywords: Macarius the Great, Isaiah of Scetis, Daniel of Scetis, Wadi al-Natrun, monasticism, monks, carpets
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