Ascetic Discourses / / Abba Isaiah of Scetis.
Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of Christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware...
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Gorgias Press Backlist eBook-Package 2001-2013 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Piscataway, NJ : : Gorgias Press, , [2009] ©2009 |
Year of Publication: | 2009 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Monastic Studies Series
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (284 p.) |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Table of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Rules for the Brothers who Live with Him -- 2. On the Natural State of the Intellect -- 3. On the Condition of Beginners and Anchorites -- 4. On the Conscience of Those who Stay in Their Cells -- 5. Faithful Commandments for the Edification of Those who Wish to Live Peacefully Together -- 6. On Those who Desire to Lead a Life of Good Silence -- 7. On Virtues -- 8. Sayings -- 9. Commands for Those who have Renounced [the World] -- 10. Another Discourse -- 11. On the Grain of Mustard Seed -- 12. On Wine -- 13. On Those who have Struggled and Reached Perfection -- 14. Acts of Mourning -- 15. On Detachment -- 16. On the Joy that Comes to the Soul that Desires to Serve God -- 17. On Thoughts about Renunciation and Exile -- 18. On Forgiveness -- 19. On Passions -- 20. On Humility -- 21. On Repentance -- 22. On the Conduct of the New Person -- 23. On Perfection -- 24. On Tranquillity -- 25. To Abba Peter, His Disciple -- 26. Recorded by Isaiah's Disciple, Abba Peter, who had Heard it Spoken by his Master -- 27. In which he says, 'Attend Diligently' -- 28. The Branches of Malice -- 29. Lamentations -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- PATRISTICS INDEX -- SCRIPTURE INDEX -- INDEX OF NAMES -- SUBJECT INDEX |
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Summary: | Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of Christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware of the challanges that interpersonal relationships present within monastic communities. |
Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9781463217679 9783111024141 9783110663037 |
DOI: | 10.31826/9781463217679 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Abba Isaiah of Scetis. |