The Desert Fathers: Sayings Of The Early Christian Monks

The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. The Desert Fathers' teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life.

• | Author: Unknown
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• | Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 27, 2003
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140447318
• | ISBN-13: 9780140447316