Lives of the Lives of the desert Fathers

Lives of the Lives of the desert Fathers Ward, Benedicta Primary Author mixed material bibliography London A.R. Mowbray & Co. 1980 monographic en English The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the church, the Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. The Desert Fathers' teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life. Church father 2700264665813 Perpustakaan STTB Bandung Theological Seminary 270 War l E08001133 Non Fiction 270 War l Lives_of_the_Lives_of_the_desert_Fathers.jpg 16330 2013-11-22 11:26:53 2026-05-02 08:58:13 machine generated