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The Sayings Of The Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection (Volume 59),New
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The Fourthcentury Ascetic Flight To The Desert Indelibly Marked Christianity. The Faithful Who Did Not Embrace The Austerity Of The Desert Admired Those Who Did And Sought Them Out For Counsel And Consolation. The 'Words' The Monks Gave Were Collected And Passed Around Among Those Too Far Away Or Too Feeble To Make The Trek Themselves Or Lived Generations Later. Previously Available Only In Fragments, These Sayings Of The Desert Fathers Are Now Accessible In Its Entirety In English For The First Time. We Have A Great Deal To Learn From Their Integrity And Their Unrelenting Courage, From Their Vision Of God So Holy, So Great, Possessed Of Such A Love, That Nothing Less Than One'S Whole Being Could Respond To It. These Were Men And Women Who Had Reached A Humility Of Which We Have No Idea, Because It Is Not Rooted In An Hypocritical Or Contrived Depreciation Of Self, But In The Vision Of God, And A Humbling Experience Of Being So Loved. They Were Ascetics, Ruthless To Themselves, Yet So Human, So Immensely Compassionate Not Only To The Needs Of Men But Also To Their Frailty And Their Sins; Men And Women Wrapped In A Depth Of Inner Silence Of Which We Have No Idea And Who Taught By 'Being', Not By Speech: 'If A Man Cannot Understand My Silence, He Will Never Understand My Words.' If We Wish To Understand The Sayings Of The Fathers, Let Us Approach Them With Veneration, Silencing Our Judgments And Our Own Thoughts In Order To Meet Them On Their Own Ground And Perhaps To Partake Ultimately If We Prove Able To Emulate Their Earnestness In The Search, Their Ruthless Determination, Their Infinite Compassionin Their Own Silent Communion With God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Sayings of the Desert Fathers'? A: 'The Sayings of the Desert Fathers' explores themes of humility, compassion, and the pursuit of God through the wisdom of ancient Christian ascetics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Benedicta Ward, who provides insights into the teachings of the Desert Fathers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Sayings of the Desert Fathers' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1984.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Christian studies? A: Yes, the book is accessible for beginners, as it presents the teachings of the Desert Fathers in a clear and comprehensive manner.
- Q: What can readers learn from the Desert Fathers? A: Readers can learn about deep spirituality, inner silence, and compassion from the teachings of the Desert Fathers, which emphasize a personal relationship with God.
- Q: Are the sayings in this book previously published? A: Yes, the sayings were previously available only in fragments, but this edition offers them in their entirety in English for the first time.
- Q: What is the significance of the Desert Fathers in Christianity? A: The Desert Fathers played a crucial role in early Christian spirituality by embodying asceticism and offering guidance to those seeking a deeper faith.
- Q: Is the book based on historical texts? A: Yes, the book is based on historical collections of sayings attributed to the Desert Fathers, providing a rich source of early Christian thought.