Ward, Benedicta
The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447316
- author:
- Ward, Benedicta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 15mm
- Genre:
- Christian life & practice
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Desert Fathers Sayings of the Early Christian Monks by Benedicta Ward The Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer, and poverty in response to the gospel. Their Sayings, first recorded in the fourth century, consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes, parables, and reflections on life, and have had a profound influence on Western monasticism. Organized around key themes such as Charity, Fortitude, Lust, Patience, Prayer, Self-control, and Visions, this revised edition of the Sayings is fresh, accessible, and authoritative. It is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
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