Palladius of Helenopolis

The first book length study of the life, work, and thought of Palladius of Helenopolis (ca. 362-420), an important witness of Christianity in late antiquity. Palladius' Dialogue on the Life of St. John Chrysostom and his Lausiac History are key sources for our knowledge of John Chrysostom's downfall and of the Origenist controversy.

Introduction
1: The Origenist monk and bishop
2: Advocacy in the Dialogue on the Life of St. John Chrysostom
3: In defense of John
4: The Lausiac History
5: The ascent to God in prayer
6: Theodicy and human freedom
Conclusion
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