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The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Volume 2: Th-O (Theta-Om

Volume 2: Th–O (Theta–Oméga)

by Tim Vivian, Rick Kennedy

  • Paperback
  • 584 pages
  • Publisher: Liturgical Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 3.2 cm

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For students of early Christian monasticism and enthusiasts

Clarifies complex sayings with contextual notes and glossaries

You will deepen your understanding of desert spirituality

This volume presents a new translation of the Desert Fathers' teachings and stories, rich with context and insights.

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The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers a new translation of the Greek alphabetical Apophthegmata Patrum, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. For the first time in an English translation, this volume provides:

  • extensive background and contextual notes
  • significant variant readings in the alphabetical manuscripts and textual differences vis-à-vis the systematic and anonymous Apophthegmata
  • reference notes to both quotations from Scriptures and the many allusions to Scripture in the sayings and stories.

In addition, there is an extensive glossary that offers information and further resources on people, places, and significant monastic vocabulary. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of the desert tradition.

The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Volume 2: Th-O (Theta-Om and Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers; New and Revised Edition Volume 300
Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers; New and Revised Edition Volume 300The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Volume 2: Th-O (Theta-Om

  • Title

    The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Volume 2: Th-O (Theta-Om

  • Authors

    Tim Vivian +1

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Liturgical Press

  • Published

    October 2023

  • Weight

    818g

  • Page Count

    584

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 3.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9780879072926

  • ISBN-10

    087907292X

  • Eden Code

    6226360