The Desert Fathers
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
18 June 1998
Summary
By the fourth century A.D., devout Christians – men and women alike – had begun to retreat from cities and villages to the deserts of North Africa and Asia Minor, where they sought liberation from their corrupt society and the confining shell of the social self. “The Desert Fathers” is the perfect introduction to the stories and sayings of these heroic pioneers of the contemplative tradition. Selected and translated by Helen Waddell, “The Desert Fathers” opens a window onto early Christianity…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375700194 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375700196 |
| Author: | Helen Waddell |
| Publisher: | Vintage |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 1998 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 124mm x 211mm |
| Series: | Vintage Spiritual Classics |
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About The Author
Helen Waddell
A former publishing executive, John F. Thornton is a literary agent and co-editor of “Tongues of Angels”, “Tongues of Men: A Book of Sermons”. He lives in New York City.
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