The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
| AUTHOR | Ward, Benedicta; Ward, Benedicta; Ward, Benedicta et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Classics (07/29/2003) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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ISBN-13:
9780140447316
ISBN-10:
0140447318
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
240
Carton Quantity:
80
Product Dimensions:
5.06 x 0.57 x 7.75 inches
Weight:
0.40 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product,
Glossary
Country of Origin:
GB
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BISAC Categories
Religion | Christianity - History
Religion | Quotations
Religion | Christian Theology - History
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
248.2
Library of Congress Control Number:
2003273481
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First recorded in the fourth century, the Sayings of the first Christian monks--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.
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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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Marvel and Other Short Stories is a collected anthology of six short stories written by the winners of the Austin Macauley World Book Day short story competition.
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Introduction by:
Ward, Benedicta
Benedicta Ward is Reader in the History of Christian Spirituality in the University of Oxford. Her most recent book is "Anselm of Canterbury: His Life and Legacy" (SPCK 2009). She is a member of the Anglican monastic community of the Sisters of the Love of God.
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