Published by Perigee Trade 1997-04-01, 1997
ISBN 10: 0399522794 ISBN 13: 9780399522796
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Paper Back. Condition: New.
Published by Penguin Classics August 2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0140447318 ISBN 13: 9780140447316
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Paper Back. Condition: New. This translation of the Vitae Patrum has it all: comical stories, thwarted demons, sagacious aphorisms, and hard truths. Open the book at random and you'll find a pearl some fourth century monk sold all for and spent a lifetime seeking. Take Bessarion here, who on his deathbed said, ''A monk ought to be like the Cherubim and Seraphim, all eye.'' The pervasive and lasting influence these bands of men and women who forsook the world in the deserts of Egypt and the Middle East have had on Christianity and Christians would be difficult to overstate. Whether you come out agreeing with their methods, their theology or their practices, no contemplative or questing soul can avoid wrestling with these teachings. At the very least we are sharpened by them, for how else but by their example do we learn the potential depth of ''watchfulness'' and ''discernment,'' or accurately measure our own devotion to truth or desire for holiness save against a commitment so total? Even if we do not, like Bessarion, stand for 40 days and nights in a patch of thorns without sleep, are we not somehow better off for learning from a man who did? 201 pp.
Published by Library of America September 1993, 1993
ISBN 10: 094045078X ISBN 13: 9780940450783
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Subscription edition, blue hardcover in ivory slipcase. Near fine condition, though slipcase shows minor imperfections.
Published by Penguin Classics, 1979
ISBN 10: 0140442782 ISBN 13: 9780140442786
Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. paperback, covers lightly rubbed, paper age-toned, 286pp.
Published by Cistercian Publications June 1987, 1987
ISBN 10: 0879079592 ISBN 13: 9780879079598
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Paper Back. Condition: New. This classic Western translation of the sayings of the Desert Fathers has played a crucial role in the formation of Christian spirituality and has led countless men and women into the desert questing for a truer knowledge of God and themselves. Unlike the anonymous, or Systematic Collection, these sayings are attributed and arranged alphabetically, rather than topically. You'll find familiar voices here, such as Gregory the Theologian, Anthony the Great, and John Cassian alongside lesser known, but no less helpful hermits such as John the Dwarf, Paul the Simple, or the hermitess Sarah. These athletes of God left teachings framed by the simplest of words--yet understandable only by those whose wisdom is born of humility.
Published by London; Penguin; 2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0140447318 ISBN 13: 9780140447316
Seller: Fine Print Books (ABA), Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
paperback in good condition, a little worn, owner's name on first page; 201 pages.
Published by Mowbray, 1977
ISBN 10: 0264661249 ISBN 13: 9780264661247
Seller: Paul Hanson T/A Brecon Books, Brecon, POWYS, United Kingdom
Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Reprint. ships from u.k spotting to closed page edges, sound copy Size: 8 Vo.
Published by Library of America September 1993, 1993
ISBN 10: 094045078X ISBN 13: 9780940450783
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New.
Published by Library of America 1993-10-01, 1993
ISBN 10: 0940450607 ISBN 13: 9780940450608
Seller: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New.