Words to Live by: Journeys in Ancient and Modern Egyptian Monasticism Volume 207

by Tim Vivian

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Give me a word, Father. From the time of Saint Antony 'at least 'younger monks would ask older, experienced monks, abbas or ammas ( 'fathers ' or 'mothers '), for a saving word, for advice, for wise counsel on how to live. In this book, Coptic scholar and priest Tim Vivian shares personal accounts of journeys to present-day monasteries in Egypt, and translations of ancient texts exemplifying the 'words, ' the insights that have guided desert monks...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0879076577

ISBN13:9780879076573

Release Date:November 2005

Publisher:Liturgical Press

Length:468 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"

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Christian Books & Bibles Christian Living Education & Reference History Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies

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