The Desert Fathers by Benedicta Ward

Book

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Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

The Desert Fathers by Benedicta Ward

Description

Introduction -- Further Reading -- A Note on the Text -- Progress in Perfection -- Quiet -- Compunction -- Self-Control -- Lust -- Possessing Nothing -- Fortitude -- Nothing Done for Show -- Non-Judgement -- Discretion -- Sober Living -- Unceasing Prayer -- Hospitality -- Obedience -- Humility -- Patience -- Charity -- Visions. xxxiii, 201 p. ;20 cm.

Book Details

Author

Ward, Benedicta

Editor

Ward, Benedicta

Place Published

City

London ;New York

Date Published

2003

Publication Subjects

Desert Fathers. Spiritual life--Christianity. Monastic and religious life--Middle East--Early works to 1800.

Call No.

BR63 .D47 2003

ISBN

0140447318 (pbk.), 9780140447316 (pbk.)

LCCN

2003273481

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. [xxvi]-xxviii). Translated and with an introduction by Benedicta Ward