His words and the words of his monastic children are collected in the excellent book by benedicta ward, slg, called the sayings of the desert fathers. Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would. Ive read smaller collections from the desert, bestof compilations compared to this. Benedicta ward is a reader in the history of early christian spirituality at the theology faculty in oxford. Wonderful collection of the sayings of the desert fathers and mothers. My reason for rating this book at 3 stars is the translation itself, with which i was very disappointed, and the introduction of the book, also written by the translator. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics ebook by benedicta ward find out the desert fathers benedicta ward pdf download get the desert.
Sayings of the early christian monks benedicta ward. Theyve set the pattern for christian spirituality and ethics for centuries. Give me a word, father, visitors to early desert monks asked. Apr 28, 2019 benedicta ward slg born florence margaret ward, 1933 is a theologian and historian of early christian spirituality at harris manchester college, university of oxford. The desert fathers were the first christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of egypt, palestine, and syria. The phrase desert fathers encompasses an influential fourth century group of hermits and cenobites who settled in the egyptian desert. Buy a cheap copy of the sayings of the desert fathers. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I couldnt have enjoyed reading them more and i certainly was edified along the way many times over. I wanted to see what else they said and i got it in this book. Anthony the great, called the father of monks was born in central egypt about ad the son of peasant farmers who were christian.
Mar 27, 2003 the desert fathers were the first christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of egypt, palestine, and syria. Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would help readers along the path to salvation. Read the desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward penguin listen to the desert fathers. For thirty years now sister benedicta ward s translation of the sayings of 1 of the earliest monastics has served as an indispensable text for english speakers. These sayings are filled with ethical injunctions, parables, and folk wisdom. Just look at what abba poemen the shepherd has to say about sensuality. Title of the book the sayings of the desert fathers name of the translator sister benedicta ward slg publisher cistercian publication address of the published wmu station, kalamazoo, michigan 19008usa. Sister benedicta ward slg born florence margaret ward, 1933 is a theologian and historian of early christian spirituality at harris manchester college, university of oxford.
Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics by benedicta ward and a great selection of related books. The alphabetical collection by ward, benedicta this is a marvelous collection. Sep 21, 2019 read the desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward penguin listen to the desert fathers. This collection of sayings and stories attributed to the early desert fathers gathered together for the spiritual edification of the reader are arranged according to certain ideal qualities, such as nonjudgement from which the above quotation, selfcontrol, discretion, humility, patience, charity and so forth. She has written a number of books on early monasticism and on the middle ages and is one of the worlds most knowledgeable writers on the legacy of the desert fathers and mothers. Benedicta ward is reader in the history of christian spirituality in the university of oxford. Download pdf the sayings of the desert fathers book full free.
The sayings of the desert fathers available for download and read online in other formats. Organized around major themescharity, fortitude, lust, patience, prayer, selfcontrol, and visionsthese sayings, first recorded in the fourth century, are in the form of anecdotes, advice, parables, and reflections on life. The sayings of the desert fathers the alphabetical collection. Sayings of the desert fathers benedicta ward 269 pages softcover new condition with some wear only one in stock at the lowest price on the web. Jan 17, 2019 in fact, in reading the many sayings of the desert fathers and mothers, one could make a strong case that the sayings are like pearls of wisdom that are all placed on the single string of humility. The sayings of the desert fathers, the alphabetical collection, translated, with a foreword by benedicta ward, slg, preface by metropolitan anthony kalamazoo, cistercian publications, 1975 the monks we hear in this book are the first exemplars of. The sayings of the desert fathers, the alphabetical collection, translated, with a foreword by benedicta ward, slg, preface by metropolitan anthony kalamazoo, cistercian publications, 1975 the monks we hear in this book are the first exemplars of what would become monastic life. Desert wisdom sayings from the desert fathers gets free book.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. They have an unmistakable relevance for our lives today. Translated, with an introduction by sister benedicta ward slg. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics audiobook by benedicta ward read online the desert fathers.
Penguin books limited, mar 27, 2003 religion 201 pages. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. The sayings of the desert fathers cistercian studies 59 by benedicta ward. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He devoted himself to a life of asceticism under the guidance of a.
Paul of thebes is the first hermit recorded to set the tradition of monastic asceticism and contemplation, and pachomius of. 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. The alphabetical collection benedicta ward, slg preface by. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The desert fathers teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and pdf a template for monastic life. Among her many books and articles are miracles and the medieval mind, the prayers and meditations of saint anselm, and two companion volumes to the present work. Ward has produced a clear, highly readable translation that makes the thoughts and sayings of the fathers and mothers of the desert first few centuries of our era available to a readership with no background in classical languages. For thirty years now sister benedicta wards translation of the sayings of 1 of the earliest monastics has served as an indispensable text for english speakers. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in coptic, syriac, greek, and later latin. The alphabetic collection translated, with an introduction by benedicta ward slg. In fact, we have a whole book worth of sayings the sayings of the desert fathers.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The desert fathers benedicta ward 9780140447316 by. Cistercian publications, 1975, 1984 revised edition, 269pp. Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would help readers. The alphabetical collection by benedicta ward at indigo.
She is a member of the anglican monastic community of the sisters of the love of god. Sayings of the early christian monks by various, benedicta ward translator, benedicta ward introduction by online at alibris. The desert fathers provided the inspiration for christian spirituality throughout the middle ages and beyond. Benedicta ward the sayings of the desert fathers free ebook download as pdf file. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in coptic, syriac, greek, and later. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics ebook by benedicta ward find out the desert fathers benedicta ward pdf download get the desert fathers benedicta ward zip download. Sayings of the early christian monks and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The men and women who first embraced the life of solitude in the deserts of egypt. The alphabetical collection by benedicta ward online at alibris.
The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers by john. Go, sell all that you have and give to the poor and come. During the fourth and fifth centuries, the laboratories for christian. Pdf the sayings of the desert fathers download full. Anthony of sourozh the foreword is taken from the wisdom of the desert fathers, apophthegmata patrum from the anonymous series translated by sister benedicta ward slg, published by slg press 1975, and is reprinted here with permission. Be the first to ask a question about the sayings of the desert fathers. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The origins of western monasticism lie in these primitive hermitages and religious communities. This book was definitely not quite what i expected. Benedicta ward contributed a fascinating foreword to the book in the heart of the desert, revised. The material included in this volume include parables, stories, legends, wise sayings, dialogues and visions.
Benedicta ward, translator, the sayings of the desert fathers. This classic western translation of the sayings of the desert fathers has played a crucial role in the formation of christian spirituality and has led countless men and women into the desert questing for a truer knowledge of god and themselves. Monks and hermits practiced solitude, silence, hospitality, asceticism, fasting, and charity. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics 9780140447316. The desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward ninegezo11530. Sayings of the early christian monks, translated and with an introduction by benedicta ward, not only provides insight into the life and thought of early christian monasticism, but is a source of inspiriation for anyone who wishes to take seriously the disciplines of the christian faith today. The diversity of the material is matched only by the diversity of the desert monks themselves. Of course the sayings of the desert fathers are great.
The desert fathers by benedicta ward, 9780140447316, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Saint anthony came out of his hermitage in the egyptian desert and looked out and saw the many snares of the devil spread out over the entire world. 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. She is the author of an introduction to christian spirituality spck, 1999 and miracles and the medieval mind pennsylvania up, 1987. Buy the paperback book the sayings of the desert fathers. Benedicta ward the sayings of the desert fathers christian.
Title of the book the sayings of the desert fathers name of the translator sister benedicta ward slg. Sayings of the early christian monks benedicta ward ebook. The sayings are pretty terse, and sometimes seem completely odd to us. In contrast to the formalized and official theology of the founding fathers of the church, they 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.
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