The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks by Benedicta Ward (Engl

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The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. The Desert Fathers' teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life.

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Penguin Classics relaunch.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.

Author Biography

Benedicta Ward is a Reader in the History of Early Christian Spirituality at the Theology Faculty in Oxford. She is the author of An Introduction to Christian Spirituality (SPCK, 1999) and Miracles and the Medieval Mind (Pennsylvania UP, 1987). She has translated The Prayers and Meditations of St Anslem for Penguin Classics.

Table of Contents

The Desert FathersIntroductionFurther ReadingA Note on the Text1. Progress in Perfection2. Quiet3. Compunction4. Self-Control5. Lust6. Possessing Nothing7. Fortitude8. Nothing Done for Show9. Non-Judgement10. Discretion11. Sober Living12. Unceasing Prayer13. Hospitality14. Obedience15. Humility16. Patience17. Charity18. VisionsSome Names from the Text

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Details ISBN0140447318 Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0140447318 ISBN-13 9780140447316 Media Book Year 2003 Translator Benedicta Ward Subtitle Sayings of the Early Christian Monks Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Edited by Benedicta Ward Birth 1933 Tag pengblackclassics Series Penguin Classics Format Paperback Short Title DESERT FATHERS REV/E Edition Description Revised Translated from Multiple languages Imprint Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140447316 UK Release Date 2003-03-27 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2003-03-27 Alternative 9780141907000 DEWEY 248.47 Audience General NZ Release Date 2003-06-18 AU Release Date 2003-06-18 Author Benedicta Ward We've got this

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