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Early Christian Writings (Patristics) (69)
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JOHN CASSIAN: CONFERENCES
Author: TRANS BY COLM LUIBHEID. INTRODUCTION BY BY OWEN CHADWICK
#: 2725
St. John Cassian was one of the primary conveyors of the monasticism of Egypt and Syria to Western Europe. This is his classic study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk.
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PSEUDO DIONYSIUS: THE COMPLETE WORKS
Author: TRANS. BY COLM LUIBHEID
#: 2728
This writing of Pseudo Dionysius includes a foreward and notes by Paul Rorem, a preface by Rene Roques and an introduction by Jaroslav Pelikan, Jean Leclerco and Karlfried Froehlich.
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NICODEMOS OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN: HANDBOOK of Spiritual Counsels
Author: PETER A CHAMBERAS
#: 2270
Practical teaching with a psychological, spiritual and ethical focus. A classic on preparing the soul to receive the "uncreated energies of God".
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EPHREM THE SYRIAN : HYMNS
Author: TRNS. & INTRO. BY KATHLEEN E. MCVEY. PREFACE BY FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF
#: 2722
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PSEUDO MACARIUS: THE FIFTY SPIRITUAL HOMILIES & THE GREAT LETTER
Author: TRANS. ED AND INTRO BY FR. GEORGE MALONEY, S. J.
#: 2729
A Syrian monk of the fourth century gives practical, monastic pedagogy with an emphasis on spiritual combat, the action of the Holy Spirit and interior prayer.
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APOSTOLIC FATHERS, THE
Author: SPARKS, ED; FR. JACK
#: 6
A modern translation of early Christian writings, including those of Saints Barnabas, Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp and The Shepherd of Hermas.
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BOOK OF STEPS, THE : THE SYRIAC LIBER GRADUUM
Author: TRANS. WITH INTRO AND NOTES BY ROBERT A KITCHEN AND MARTIN F G PARMENTIER
#: 8062
A collection of thirty little known discourses from the fourth century Syriac speaking church located in modern day Iraq,Turkey and Syria. Reflecting the ups and downs of a real Christian community the discourses call the reader back to the steps of Uprightness and Perfection.
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ABBA ISAIAH OF SCETIS : ASCETICAL DISCOURSES
Author: TRANS. AND INTRO BY JOHN CHRYSAVGIS & PACHOMIOS ( ROBERT) PENKETT
#: 5534
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SPIRITUAL WORLD OF ISAAC THE SYRIAN , THE
Author: FR. HILARION ALFEEV
#: 3585
A comprehensive overview of the life, background and teaching of this seventh century ascetic. Isaac speaks of "compassion with such a powerful sense of cosmic unity". Various topics are covered such as the universe, mankind, trials, humility, prayer, and life after death. The text is full of quotations.
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