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The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, Volume 1: A–H (Ȇta)

By Tim Vivian

Book information

Publisher
Order of Saint Benedict
Year
2021
ISBN
9780879071127, 9780879071097, 9780879072926, 9780879074920
Google Books ID
4MgcEAAAQBAJ
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
29 MB (30512300 bytes)
Series
Cistercian Studies Series 287
Volume
1
Pages
403\403
Topic
Religion
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2024-01-11 18:49:37
AsceticismChristianitycopticHesychasmMonasticismwisdom

Description

The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers a new translation of the Greek alphabetical Apophthegmata Patrum, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. For the first time in an English translation, this volume provides: extensive background and contextual notes significant variant readings in the alphabetical manuscripts and textual differences vis-à-vis the systematic and anonymous Apophthegmata reference notes to both quotations from Scriptures and the many allusions to Scripture in the sayings and stories. In addition, there is an extensive glossary that offers information and further resources on people, places, and significant monastic vocabulary. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of the desert tradition.

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