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.  

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.   

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".  

Author:  TRNS. & INTRO. BY KATHLEEN E. MCVEY. PREFACE BY FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  2722  

  

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.  

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.  

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.  

Author:  TRANS. AND INTRO BY JOHN CHRYSAVGIS & PACHOMIOS ( ROBERT) PENKETT  

#:  5534  

  

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.