The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Title | The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life PDF eBook |
Author | Sebastian P. Brock |
Publisher | Burns & Oates |
Pages | 440 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Fathers of the church, Syriac |
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The aim of this selection of excerpts translated from Syriac writers, mainly on the topic of prayer, is to introduce this little known tradition of Eastern Christian spirituality to a wider audience. For the reader who is unfamiliar with this tradition the General Introduction is intended to provide a brief orientation. Some supplementary information on the individual authors will be found in the introductions to each chapter.
Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Title | Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life PDF eBook |
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Release | 2015 |
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ISBN | 9781783491216 |
The Syrian Fathers on Prayer
Title | The Syrian Fathers on Prayer PDF eBook |
Author | Sebastian Brock |
Publisher | Gorgias Press |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2010-10-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781611432282 |
The Syriac translation of Sebastian Brock's The Teaching of the Syrian Fathers on Prayer, an anthology of writings from the Syriac tradition that focus on prayer and the spiritual life.
Homélies Ascétiques
Title | Homélies Ascétiques PDF eBook |
Author | Isaac (Bishop of Nineveh) |
Publisher | Peeters Publishers |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Asceticism |
ISBN | 9789068317091 |
Oasis of Wisdom
Title | Oasis of Wisdom PDF eBook |
Author | David G. R. Keller |
Publisher | Liturgical Press |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780814630341 |
"Introduces readers to the wisdom of the desert elders in the context of their daily lives, presenting their background (historical, cultural, and religious) and describing the environment of solitude, ascetic disciplines, labor, and interactions with other people that was the source of their wisdom"--Provided by publisher.
A Different Christianity
Title | A Different Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | Robin Amis |
Publisher | Praxis Research Institute |
Pages | 413 |
Release | 2003-06-13 |
Genre | Occultism |
ISBN | 9781872292397 |
This book presents the esoteric original core of Christianity, with its concern for illuminating and healing the inner life of the individual. It is a bridge to the often difficult doctrines of the early church fathers, explains their spiritual psychology, and provides new insights for studying and following the spiritual path outside a monastery.
The Path of Christianity
Title | The Path of Christianity PDF eBook |
Author | John Anthony McGuckin |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 1009 |
Release | 2017-05-16 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0830899529 |
John McGuckin, a world-renowned expert on ancient Christianity, has synthesized a lifetime of work to produce the most comprehensive and accessible history of the first millennium of the Christian church. This readable account explores the history in chronological order and then examines the same period thematically, looking at issues like women, war, and the Bible.