Author: J. P. M. van der Ploeg
Publisher: London ; New York : Longmans, Green, 1958 .
ISBN:
Category : Dead Sea Scrolls
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Desert Fathers
Author: Benedicta Ward
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141907002
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141907002
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
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.
The Wisdom of the Desert
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Thomas Mertons affection for the spiritual nonconformists who once inhabited the deserts of the Near East shines through in these much-loved short tales of their acts and words of wisdom. Mertons free translation from the Latin sources presents their radical lives with humour and insight, relating them to Zen recluses, Hindu renunciates and all those who have ever fled conventional life in search of higher wisdom.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Thomas Mertons affection for the spiritual nonconformists who once inhabited the deserts of the Near East shines through in these much-loved short tales of their acts and words of wisdom. Mertons free translation from the Latin sources presents their radical lives with humour and insight, relating them to Zen recluses, Hindu renunciates and all those who have ever fled conventional life in search of higher wisdom.
The Excavations at Qumran
Author: J. P. M. van der Ploeg
Publisher: London ; New York : Longmans, Green, 1958 .
ISBN:
Category : Dead Sea Scrolls
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher: London ; New York : Longmans, Green, 1958 .
ISBN:
Category : Dead Sea Scrolls
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
General Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
The Irish Ecclesiastical Record
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
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Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Desert Fathers and Mothers
Author: Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
ISBN: 1594733732
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Timeless and contemplative sayings from the earliest Christian sages of desert spirituality can be a companion on your own spiritual journey. The desert fathers and mothers were ordinary Christians living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Arabia who chose to renounce the world in order to deliberately and individually follow God's call. They embraced lives of celibacy, labor, fasting, prayer and poverty, believing that denouncing material goods and practicing stoic self-discipline would lead to unity with the Divine. Their spiritual practice formed the basis of Western monasticism and greatly influenced both Western and Eastern Christianity. Their writings, first recorded in the fourth century, consist of spiritual advice, parables and anecdotes emphasizing the primacy of love and the purity of heart. Focusing on key themes of charity, fortitude, lust, patience, prayer and self-control, the Sayings influenced the rule of St. Benedict and have inspired centuries of opera, poetry and art. This probing and personal SkyLight Illuminations edition opens up their wisdom for readers with no previous knowledge of Western monasticism and early Christianity. It provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes historical background, explains the practice of asceticism and illustrates how you can use their wisdom to energize your spiritual quest.
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
ISBN: 1594733732
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Timeless and contemplative sayings from the earliest Christian sages of desert spirituality can be a companion on your own spiritual journey. The desert fathers and mothers were ordinary Christians living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Arabia who chose to renounce the world in order to deliberately and individually follow God's call. They embraced lives of celibacy, labor, fasting, prayer and poverty, believing that denouncing material goods and practicing stoic self-discipline would lead to unity with the Divine. Their spiritual practice formed the basis of Western monasticism and greatly influenced both Western and Eastern Christianity. Their writings, first recorded in the fourth century, consist of spiritual advice, parables and anecdotes emphasizing the primacy of love and the purity of heart. Focusing on key themes of charity, fortitude, lust, patience, prayer and self-control, the Sayings influenced the rule of St. Benedict and have inspired centuries of opera, poetry and art. This probing and personal SkyLight Illuminations edition opens up their wisdom for readers with no previous knowledge of Western monasticism and early Christianity. It provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes historical background, explains the practice of asceticism and illustrates how you can use their wisdom to energize your spiritual quest.
The Freemason's Chronicle
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Commonweal
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
The Living Church
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Luke and Acts
Author: Gerald O'Collins (s.j.)
Publisher:
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
In open dialogue with exegetes of different fields, this book addresses many significant issues in the contemporary discussion of Luke and Acts.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
In open dialogue with exegetes of different fields, this book addresses many significant issues in the contemporary discussion of Luke and Acts.