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.
| ISBN: | 9780140447316 |
| Publication date: | 27th March 2003 |
| Author: | Benedicta Ward |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 201 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Genres: |
Christian life and practice Religious communities and monasticism History of religion |
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.
The Desert Fathers features in the following genres: Christian life and practice, Religious communities and monasticism, History of religion
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The Desert Fathers was written by Benedicta Ward and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
The Desert Fathers has 201 pages
Yes it is part of Penguin Classics series
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