"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 3.20
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 0375700196
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 467595-n
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. By the fourth century A.D., devout Christians -- men and women alike -- had begun to retreat from cities and villages to the deserts of North Africa and Asia Minor, where they sought liberation from their corrupt society and the confining shell of the social self. "The Desert Fathers" is the perfect introduction to the stories and sayings of these heroic pioneers of the contemplative tradition. Selected and translated by Helen Waddell, "The Desert Fathers" opens a window onto early Christianity while presenting us with touching human models of faith, humility, and compassion. By the fourth century A.D., devout Christians—men and women alike—had begun to retreat from cities and villages to the deserts of North Africa and Asia Minor, where they sought liberation from their corrupt society and the confining shell of the social self. The Desert Fathers is the perfect introduction to the stories and sayings of these heroic pioneers of the contemplative tradition. Selected and translated by Helen Waddell, The Desert Fathers opens a window onto early Christianity while presenting us with touchingly human models of faith, humility, and compassion. With a new Preface by the Cistercian monk, writer, and revered teacher of contemplative prayer M. Basil Pennington, author of O Holy Mountain and Challenges in Prayer. "God is our home but many of us have strayed from our native land. The venerable authors of these Spiritual Classics are expert guides—may we follow their directions home." —Archbishop Desmond Tutu Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780375700194
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0375700196
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # V9780375700194
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0375700196
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0375700196xvz189zvxnew
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0375700196
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # V9780375700194
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 467595-n