Les Saints Stylites

Name: Les Saints Stylites
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Hippolyte Delehaye

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French

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of other lands; History of religion; Christianity; Christian worship, rites & ceremonies; Christian life & practice

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""Les Saints Stylites"" est une étude hagiographique magistrale consacrée à l'une des formes les plus singulières de l'ascétisme chrétien: les stylites. Cet ouvrage explore la vie et la spiritualité de ces saints qui, à l'imitation de saint Siméon l'Ancien, passaient leurs journées en prière au sommet de colonnes dans le Proche-Orient byzantin.

À travers une analyse rigoureuse des textes hagiographiques, l'auteur retrace l'évolution de ce mouvement monastique extraordinaire, du Ve siècle jusqu'à son déclin. L'Å""uvre examine non seulement les aspects matériels de la vie sur une colonne, mais aussi l'impact social et religieux de ces figures charismatiques sur les populations locales. Ce livre demeure une référence indispensable pour les historiens de l'Église et ceux qui s'intéressent au monachisme antique.

En combinant érudition historique et critique textuelle, ""Les Saints Stylites"" offre un aperçu fascinant de la piété médiévale et de la recherche de la perfection spirituelle par le renoncement physique extrÃame. C'est une contribution majeure à l'étude des traditions hagiographiques de l'Orient chrétien.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Hippolyte Delehaye
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 848g
ISBN: 9781025793023
ISBN 10: 1025793021
Pages: 482
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active