The Fathers of the Desert, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of early Christian ascetics, specifically focusing on those who lived in the deserts of Egypt during the 4th and 5th centuries AD. The author vividly portrays the lives of these figures, highlighting their struggles with temptation, their dedication to prayer and solitude, and their unwavering commitment to a life of extreme self-denial. The book offers a window into a time when the pursuit of Christian perfection was a central focus for many, and the practice of asceticism, characterized by acts of extreme self-discipline, was seen as a key to achieving spiritual enlightenment. The author meticulously details the lives of these figures, revealing the depths of their inner struggles, their unwavering faith, and the sheer physical and psychological demands of their chosen path. Through captivating tales of these early Christians, the author explores themes of spiritual transformation, the power of faith, and the role of solitude in achieving spiritual growth. The book provides a glimpse into a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of early Christianity, showcasing the dedication and commitment of those who sought to live out their faith in the harshest of environments. The author's account underscores the profound impact of asceticism on the development of Christian spirituality and its lasting relevance for understanding the human experience of faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Fathers of the Desert, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Ida, Countess von Hahn-Hahn
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333979495
- ISBN 13
- 9781333979492
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- Christianity
Leasest. Serapion answered, Now that God as given you the grace to recognise the to enter upon the right road to salvation, I leave you with comfort, and go in search of other souls to save. And he related to them how he was an Egyptian monk, and a free man; and how, after the exam le of the Son of God, who took upon Himself t e form of a servant to free the world from the bondage of sin, he had of his own will become their slave out of love for their souls. Then they burst into tears, and im lored him to remain with them as their lord and ather But Serapion could be detained no longer, and gave them back the price they had paid for him Oh! Keep this money which has hel to save us, exclaimed they, weeping, or 'stribute it amongst the r. It belongs to you and not to me, said ggiiapion, for I am a poor monk, who can neither possess nor give awa anything. And he took an affectionate leave of t em Divine Providence guided him to Lacedaemon to a childless widow, who was ill, and in extreme want. He knew not how to help her, yet he could not leave her in such misery. He heard that a diet ished man of that town, who was infected by t e Manichean heresy, but otherwise upright, was in want of an active servant. He went immediately to him, sold himself to him, gave the proceeds to the poor widow, and man aged so t at within the course of two years, his master's family and whole household returned to the Catholic faith. This master also gave his holy slave his liberty out of gratitude, clothed him in a ood coat and cloak, and gave him a book of t e Gospels as well. Serapion joyqy he had never before been so well pro He had indeed never been in such want of it before, for the winter was cold in the mountains of Lacedsemon. As he was wandering.
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