Guidance Toward Spiritual Life: Answers to the Questions of Disciples

SAINT BARSANUPHIUS, THE PROPHET, SAINT JOHN

ISBN 10: 0938635840 / ISBN 13: 9780938635840

Published by Saint Herman Pr June 2002, 2002

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Almost like new copy. Binding firm, text pristine and unmarked, cover shows minimal shelfwear and scuffing. There is a small piece of what looks like dirt on the outside of the text block, otherwise lilke new.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Guidance Toward Spiritual Life: Answers to the Questions of Disciples
• Publisher: Saint Herman Pr June 2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0938635840
• ISBN 13: 9780938635840
• Binding: Paper Back
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Desert Tradition/Primary Sources

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Synopsis

Desert Fathers from sixth-century Palestine, Ss. Barsanuphius and John were sought after by monastics and laity alike for spiritual counsel, being asked questions that were very like those asked by Christian strugglers from today. Their answers expose the nature of the vices - false humility, cold-hearted calculation, judgment, idleness, lack on inward vigilance, carnal thoughts, and vainglory - and show the way to overcoming them and acquiring virtue. The love of the Elders for their disciples comes through on every page; with Divine vision the Elders see their souls, and the salvation of these souls in their only concern in offering guidance. Also included are selected passages from the Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Great of Egypt.