The Book Of The Elders: Sayings Of The Desert F... Instant

: Grouped by spiritual virtues or topics, which helps readers explore specific disciplines like humility, prayer, or patience. Notable Wisdom and Practices

If you are looking to read these sayings, several reliable versions are available: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks The Book of the Elders: Sayings of the Desert F...

: Arranged by the name of the "Abba" (father) or "Amma" (mother) who spoke the words, such as Anthony the Great, Moses the Black, or Syncletica. : Grouped by spiritual virtues or topics, which

: While they practiced extreme fasting, they frequently broke their fasts to welcome and feed visitors, teaching that charity and love were more important than personal religious rules. Popular Modern Editions such as Anthony the Great