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The Sayings of the Holy Desert Fathers
- Narrated by: James Walmsley
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
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These are the words or sayings (Apophthegmata), of various monks (the abbas, i.e. fathers) who lived in the deserts of Egypt between 250 A.D. and 400 A.D. They cover topics such as love, poverty, fasting, humility, and prayer, and there is usually a short story that gives the context of the sayings. These sayings are one of the few surviving records of the first monks such as St. Anthony the Great and St. Pachomius, who followed a strict way of life that usually consisted of plaiting baskets from palms leaves, singing psalms and rarely eating while living in the harsh Scete desert of Egypt.
Their sole aim was to draw closer to God through their labours. Their sayings became a classic throughout the Eastern and Western Christian world, and are still regularly read in monasteries at mealtimes. This volume is made up of two books of sayings, as well as an appendix of questions posed by desert monks to their spiritual fathers.
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- Steve
- 10-02-23
Wise words!
Loved this this exciting book. So much wisdom relevant until the end of time.
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- Clive Smart
- 20-12-21
The best collection of desert father sayings
Definitely the best book on audible! A wonderful complete collection on the great early Christian monks. Wonderfully read for a blessed change! I've read much on the desert fathers but this collection has offered so much more.
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- MMM
- 14-10-21
A Complete Handbook on Ancient Monasticism
This is a terrific reading of the Desert fathers. This huge volume is like the bible of early Christian monasticism. There is much to glean from these ancient men and women and I'm very happy I made this purchase. Worth listening to over and over.
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