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The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)
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by:
Ward, Benedicta
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Publisher:
Penguin Books
Published: August 1, 2003
ISBN: 0140447318
Format:Paperback
Pages:352
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Book Description
About the Author
Benedicta Ward is a reader in the history of early Christian spirituality at the Theology Faculty in Oxford. She has translated The Prayers and Meditations of St. Anselm for Penguin Classics.
Product Description:
The Desert
Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalized and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the Church, they were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the
world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer, and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. First recorded in the fourth century, their Sayings-consisting of spiritual advice, anecdotes, parables, and reflections on life-influenced
the rule of St. Benedict, set the pattern for Western monasticism, and have inspired centuries of poetry, opera, and art.
Organized around key themes-Charity, Fortitude, Lust, Patience, Prayer, Self-control, and Visions-this edition of the
Sayings is fresh, accessible, and authoritative.
Translated, edited, and with an introduction by Benedicta Ward.
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