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The Desert Fathers : sayings of the early Christian monks

2003
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The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. These translations are thematically organized.
Main title:
The Desert Fathers : sayings of the early Christian monks / edited and translated by Benedicta Ward.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2003.
Collation:
304 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Greek.
ISBN:
9780140447316 (pbk)
Dewey class:
248.2
Language:
EnglishGreek, Ancient (to 1453)
BRN:
129638
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