Publication

2005-04-30 - Liturgical Press

Language

English

Word Count

45,250 words, Guess

Page Count

181 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2004021179
  • LibraryThing3496297
  • Goodreads462215

Classifications

  • LCCBR195.C5 K45 2005

Description

"Introduces readers to the wisdom of the desert elders in the context of their daily lives, presenting their background (historical, cultural, and religious) and describing the environment of solitude, ascetic disciplines, labor, and interactions with other people that was the source of their wisdom"--Provided by publisher.

First Sentence

For in Egypt I saw many fathers living the angelic life as they advanced steadily in the imitation of our divine Savior. . . .

Subjects

Similar Books

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!