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The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks by Benedicta Ward is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks about?
The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the "founding fathers" of the church, the Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. The Desert Fathers' teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life.
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Benedicta Ward
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Limited
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Rating
- 4.23 / 5 (338 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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