In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

by Chryssavgis, John

• ISBN13: 9780941532518
• ISBN10: 0941532518
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Words of spiritual counsel from the heart of early Christian monasticism.

Author Biography

The Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis is Professor of Theology at Hellenic College & Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Orthodox spirituality

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
The Text through the Centuries	p. 9
The Age of the Desert Fathers and Mothers	p. 15
Key Persoanlities	p. 19
The Desert as Space	p. 33
The Struggle against Demons	p. 37
The Patience of the Cell	p. 40
Silence and Tears	p. 45
The Treasury of the Heart	p. 53
Spiritual Guidance along the Way	p. 63
The Power of Detachment	p. 69
Education and Formation	p. 75
Solitude and Charity	p. 79
The Desert and the Body	p. 83
The Desert and the Environment	p. 85
The Desert and Gender	p. 89
Miracles and Signs	p. 93
Praying to God	p. 97
Encountering God	p. 103
Conclusion	p. 109
Introduction to Abba Zosimas: Reflections	p. 111
The Text of the Reflections	p. 123
Chronological Table	p. 151
Map	p. 153
Bibliography	p. 155
Biographical Notes	p. 162
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