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Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook For Combating Demons (Volume 229) (Cistercian Studies Series)
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How Did The Monks Of The Egyptian Desert Fight Against The Demons That Attacked Them With Tempting Thoughts? How Could Christians Resist The Thoughts Of Gluttony, Fornication, Or Pride That Assailed Them And Obstructed Their Contemplation Of God? According To Evagrius Of Pontus (345 '399), One Of The Greatest Spiritual Directors Of Ancient Monasticism, The Monk Should Talk Back To Demons With Relevant Passages From The Bible. His Book Talking Back (Antirrh?Tikos) Lists Over 500 Thoughts Or Circumstances In Which The Demonfighting Monk Might Find Himself, Along With The Biblical Passages With Which The Monk Should Respond. It Became One Of The Most Popular Books Among The Ascetics Of Late Antiquity And The Byzantine East, But Until Now The Entire Text Had Not Been Translated Into English. From Talking Back We Gain A Better Understanding Of Evagrius'S Eight Primary Demons: Gluttony, Fornication, Love Of Money, Sadness, Anger, Listlessness, Vainglory, And Pride. We Can Explore A Central Aspect Of Early Monastic Spirituality, And We Get A Glimpse Of The Temptations And Anxieties That The First Desert Monks Faced.David Brakke Is Professor And Chair Of The Department Of Religious Studies In The College Of Arts And Sciences Of Indiana University. He Studied Ancient Christianity At Harvard Divinity School And Yale University. Brakke Is The Author Of Athanasius And Asceticism And Demons And The Making Of The Monk: Spiritual Combat In Early Christianity, And He Edits The Journal Of Early Christian Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons'? A: The main theme of the book is how monks in the Egyptian desert countered demonic thoughts using biblical passages, offering insights into early monastic spirituality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Talking Back' is Evagrius of Pontus, a notable figure in ancient monasticism.
- Q: What specific topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various demons such as gluttony, fornication, love of money, sadness, anger, listlessness, vainglory, and pride, providing biblical responses for each.
- Q: Is this book available in English? A: Yes, this is the first complete translation of the text into English, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book has a total of 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Talking Back' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Who is David Brakke in relation to this book? A: David Brakke is a professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Indiana University and has provided significant insights into ancient Christianity.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: This book is part of the Cistercian Studies Series.