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Ascetic Discourses

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

Av Abba Isaiah Of Scetis, Abba Isaiah of Scetis, Isaiah

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Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. They are marked by a faithfulness to tradition, yet equally by a note of originality distinctive to the Gaza region. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware of the challenges that interpersonal relationships present within monastic communities.

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Utgivningsdatum2001-09-01
Mått140 x 216 x 16 mm
Vikt539 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieCistercian Studies Series
Antal sidor284
FörlagLiturgical Press
ISBN9780879077501
ÖversättareChryssavgis, John, Penkett, Pachomios (Robert)

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John Chryssavgis is a Professor of Theology at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston. He completed his undergraduate studies in Athens and earned his doctoral degree at Oxford. Recent publications include The Way of the Fathers: Exploring the Minds of the Church Fathers (1988), Beyond the Shattered Image: Insights into an Orthodox Ecological Worldview (1999), and Soul Mending: The Art of Spiritual Direction (2000).

Table of ContentsTable of Abbreviations 9Preface 11Introduction 131 Rules for the Brothers who Live with him 392 On the Natural State of the Intellect 433 On the Condition of Beginners and Anchorites 474 On the Conscience of Those who Stay in Their Cells 535 Faithful Commandments for the Edification of Those who Wish to Live Peacefully Together 696 On Those who Desire to Lead a Life of Good Silence 777 On Virtues 818 Sayings 879 Commands for Those who have renounced [with World] 9510 Another Discourse 9911 On the Grain of Mustard Seed 10112 On Wine 10313 On Those who have Struggled and Reached Perfection 10514 Acts of Mourning 11115 On Detachment 11516 On the Joy that Comes to the Soul that Desires to Serve God 11917 On Thoughts about Renunciation and Exile 13118 On Forgiveness 13919 On Passions 14320 On Humility 14721 On Repentance 14922 On the Conduct of the New Person 16323 On Perfection 17324 On Tranquility 18125 To Abba Peter, his disciple 18326 Recorded by Isaiah's Disciple, Abba Peter, who had Heard it Spoken by his Master 21127 In which he says, 'Attend Diligently' 21928 The Branches of Malice 22729 Lamentations 235Bibliography 247Patristics Index 257Scripture Index 261Index of Names 271Subject Index 275

The illuminating introduction to the translation of these twenty-nine monastic discourses written in the mid-fifth century explores scholarly issues . . . this volume is a model for showing how to make a book user-friendly . . . Until this translation appeared, we had only a bit of Abba Isaiah in English (in the translation of the Philokalia), so this work is a welcome addition, made all the more welcome because of the readable translation and useful apparatus.Cistercian Studies Quarterly