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The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
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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 formalised and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the church, the Desert Fathers 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. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. The Desert Fathers' teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life.
Author: Various
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 07/29/2003
Series: Penguin Classics
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 7.75h x 5.06w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780140447316
Audience: Young Adult
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.
Author: Various
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 07/29/2003
Series: Penguin Classics
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 7.75h x 5.06w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780140447316
Audience: Young Adult
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.
