In the heart of the desert :the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers : with a translation of Abba Zosimas' Reflections /John Chryssavgis.

Book

Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

Description

The text through the centuries -- The age of the Desert Fathers and Mothers -- Key personalities -- The desert as space -- The struggle against demons -- The patience of the cell -- Silence and tears -- The treasury of the heart -- Spiritual guidance along the way -- The power of detachment -- Education and formation -- Solitude and charity -- The desert and the body -- The desert and the environment -- The desert and gender -- Miracles and signs -- Praying to God -- Encountering God. xvii, 163 p., [16] p. of plates :col. ill. ;23 cm.

Book Details

Author

Chryssavgis, John.

Place Published

City

Bloomington, Ind.

Date Published

circa 2003

Publication Subjects

Desert Fathers. Spiritual life--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Call No.

BR195 .C5 C47 2003

ISBN

0941532518 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2002155885

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-161).