The Life of Our Sacred Father, Hypatius of the Rufinianae

""In his translation of this understudied text, Storin shares the foundational narratives of a monastery in a suburb of fifth-century Constantinople. While very much hagiography with all its tropes, the text also reveals the workings of a significant monastery involved in the ecclesiastical disputes of its days, as well as its role in a late antique neighborhood with all its peculiar characters, squabbles, and worries. It is a delightful text that offers valuable glimpses into how the relationship between a local monastery and its community were imagined."" Rebecca Stephens Falcasantos, Assistant Professor of Religion, Amherst College -- (9/3/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""Scholars and students have long needed an accessible version of the Life of Hypatius, and Storin's skillful translation brings the life of this late ancient saint into elegant, striking English. The scenes in Hypatius's life illustrate major themes in the study of early Christianity, from the importance of bodily holiness to the prevalence of religious violence, from the basic tenets of spiritual direction to the organization of a successful monastery. Accompanying the text is a comprehensive introduction to Hypatius's life and to the late ancient genre of saint's lives in general--teachers and students will benefit from Storin's sensible, erudite treatment of hagiography and its uses."" Ellen Muehlberger, Professor of History, University of Michigan-- (9/3/2024 12:00:00 AM)