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Ascetic Discourses : Volume 150
Overview
Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. They are marked by a faithfulness to tradition, yet equally by a note of originality distinctive to the Gaza region. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware of the challenges that interpersonal relationships present within monastic communities.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780879077501
- ISBN-10: 0879077506
- Publisher: Liturgical Press
- Publish Date: September 2001
- Dimensions: 8.67 x 5.82 x 0.65 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.74 pounds
- Page Count: 284
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