Words to Live by: Journeys in Ancient and Modern Egyptian Monasticism Volume 207 Contributor(s): Vivian, Tim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879076577 ISBN-13: 9780879076573 Publisher: Liturgical Press
Binding Type: Paperback Published: November 2005 Click for more in this series: Cistercian Studies |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Monasticism - Religion | Spirituality |
Dewey: 271.009 |
LCCN: 2005019611 |
Series: Cistercian Studies |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" L (1.20 lbs) 468 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Give me a word, Father. From the time of Saint Antony 'at least 'younger monks would ask older, experienced monks, abbas or ammas ( 'fathers ' or 'mothers '), for a saving word, for advice, for wise counsel on how to live. In this book, Coptic scholar and priest Tim Vivian shares personal accounts of journeys to present-day monasteries in Egypt, and translations of ancient texts exemplifying the 'words, ' the insights that have guided desert monks for nearly two millennia. Those who study the monastic tradition professionally and those who search it spiritually will find matter for reflection here. |
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