The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks

The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)

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 Sayingsâ€”consisting of spiritual advice, anecdotes, parables, and reflections on lifeâ€”influenced the rule of St. Benedict, set the pattern for Western monasticism, and have inspired centuries of poetry, opera, and art.

Organized around key themesâ€”Charity, Fortitude, Lust, Patience, Prayer, Self-control, and Visionsâ€”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 1,700Â titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theÂ series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-dateÂ translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140447316
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2003-07-29
UnitCount 1
UPCs 071001017991
EANs 9780140447316

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140447316
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2003-07-29
UnitCount	1
UPCs	071001017991
EANs	9780140447316

The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks (Penguin Classics)

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