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Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women

[Paperback]

by Laura Swan

    • Author

      Laura Swan

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Paulist Press

    • Published

      May 2022

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    Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women

    Today's Price £18.47

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    Product Description

    In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the historical context and spirituality of the desert ascetics. Then she weaves together the sayings of the major desert ammas, or mothers, along with commentary that invites readers to reflect on their own spiritual journey as they share their wisdom. The book then journeys between desert, monastery and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories are rarely heard, organized in the author's own alphabetical collection. This book demonstrates, like no other work, that women have long had a history of leadership in Christianity. This engaging, eye-opening, and insightful work targets all faith seekers looking to reclaim the history and spirituality of the women who came before them, as well as to understand their own inner journey. It will be a welcome addition to courses on early church history, women's studies, and religious studies. +

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    • Author

      Laura Swan

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Paulist Press

    • Published

      May 2022

    • Weight

      300g

    • Dimensions

      140 x 216 x 14 mm

    • ISBN

      9780809155903

    • ISBN-10

      0809155907

    • Eden Code

      5679438

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    • Author/Creator: Laura Swan

    • ISBN: 9780809155903

    • Publisher: Paulist Press

    • Release Date: May 2022

    • Weight: 300g

    • Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 14 mm

    • Eden Code: 5679438

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