The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Kirjan The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (2021) on kirjoittanut Terrence G. Kardong. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Liturgical Press. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 416 sivua ja se on pokkari.

2022 Catholic Media Association second place award in theology: history of theology, church fathers and mothersThe Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers a new translation of the Greek alphabetical Apophthegmata Patrum, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. For the first time in an English translation, this volume provides:extensive background and contextual notessignificant variant readings in the alphabetical manuscripts and textual differences vis-à-vis the systematic and anonymous Apophthegmatareference notes to both quotations from Scriptures and the many allusions to Scripture in the sayings and stories. In addition, there is an extensive glossary that offers information and further resources on people, places, and significant monastic vocabulary. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of the desert tradition.