In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Father John's inspiring introduction to the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers brings their words to life for the modern reader. These key figures of the early church chose lives of hardship and solitude, where they could point their hearts away from the outward world and toward an introspective path of God's calling in a deliberate and individual way. Contains a Foreword by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, the second highest ranking Orthodox Bishop in England.
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Contents
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Introduction
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1 |
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The Age of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
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15 |
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The Desert as Space
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33 |
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The Treasury of the Heart
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53 |
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The Power of Detachment
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69 |
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The Desert and the Body
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83 |
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Praying to God
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97 |
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Reflections
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111 |
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Give me a Word Abba
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151 |
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Biographical Notes
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171 |
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In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers John Chryssavgis No preview available - 2003 |
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