Benedicta ward the sayings of the desert fathers free ebook download as pdf file. This book was definitely not quite what i expected. In contrast to the formalized and official theology of the founding fathers of the church, they were ordinary christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer, and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Benedicta ward is reader in the history of christian spirituality in the university of oxford. The sayings of the desert fathers, the alphabetical collection, translated, with a foreword by benedicta ward, slg, preface by metropolitan anthony kalamazoo, cistercian publications, 1975 the monks we hear in this book are the first exemplars of what would become monastic life. Ive read smaller collections from the desert, bestof compilations compared to this. Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would help readers. She is the author of an introduction to christian spirituality spck, 1999 and miracles and the medieval mind pennsylvania up, 1987. The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers by john.
Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would help readers along the path to salvation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. She is particularly known for her research on the desert fathers, popularizing the collection known as the apophthegmata patrum. The phrase desert fathers encompasses an influential fourth century group of hermits and cenobites who settled in the egyptian desert. Theyve set the pattern for christian spirituality and ethics for centuries. Give me a word, father, visitors to early desert monks asked. Organized around major themescharity, fortitude, lust, patience, prayer, selfcontrol, and visionsthese sayings, first recorded in the fourth century, are in the form of anecdotes, advice, parables, and reflections on life. Sayings of the desert fathers give me a word, father, visitors to early desert monks asked. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sayings of the early christian monks, translated and with an introduction by benedicta ward, not only provides insight into the life and thought of early christian monasticism, but is a source of inspiriation for anyone who wishes to take seriously the disciplines of the christian faith today. Benedicta ward, translator, the sayings of the desert fathers. The men and women who first embraced the life of solitude in the deserts of egypt.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Cistercian publications, 1975, 1984 revised edition, 269pp. Buy the paperback book the sayings of the desert fathers. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics ebook by benedicta ward find out the desert fathers benedicta ward pdf download get the desert fathers benedicta ward zip download. Their sayings were collected, in this case in the alphabetical order of the monks and nuns who uttered them, and read by generations of christians as lifegiving words that would.
The sayings are pretty terse, and sometimes seem completely odd to us. The alphabetical collection by ward, benedicta this is a marvelous collection. Title of the book the sayings of the desert fathers name of the translator sister benedicta ward slg publisher cistercian publication address of the published wmu station, kalamazoo, michigan 19008usa. She has written a number of books on early monasticism and on the middle ages and is one of the worlds most knowledgeable writers on the legacy of the desert fathers and mothers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Sep 21, 2019 read the desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward penguin listen to the desert fathers. I couldnt have enjoyed reading them more and i certainly was edified along the way many times over.
In fact, we have a whole book worth of sayings the sayings of the desert fathers. Anthony of sourozh the foreword is taken from the wisdom of the desert fathers, apophthegmata patrum from the anonymous series translated by sister benedicta ward slg, published by slg press 1975, and is reprinted here with permission. Download pdf the sayings of the desert fathers book full free. These sayings are filled with ethical injunctions, parables, and folk wisdom.
Classic christian text filled with ethical injunctions, parables and folk wisdom. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. These desert fathers and mothers, the abbas and ammas, gave advice and counsel to those who came to them with the request give me a word. The desert fathers were the first christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of egypt, palestine, and syria. The alphabetical collection by benedicta ward online at alibris. Penguin books limited, mar 27, 2003 religion 201 pages. The sayings of the desert fathers by benedicta ward. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics by benedicta ward and a great selection of related books.
Among her many books and articles are miracles and the medieval mind, the prayers and meditations of saint anselm, and two companion volumes to the present work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sayings of the early christian monks and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Jan 17, 2019 in fact, in reading the many sayings of the desert fathers and mothers, one could make a strong case that the sayings are like pearls of wisdom that are all placed on the single string of humility. The sayings of the desert fathers cistercian studies 59 by benedicta ward. Paul of thebes is the first hermit recorded to set the tradition of monastic asceticism and contemplation, and pachomius of. Monks and hermits practiced solitude, silence, hospitality, asceticism, fasting, and charity. Mar 27, 2003 the desert fathers were the first christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of egypt, palestine, and syria. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in coptic, syriac, greek, and later latin.
My reason for rating this book at 3 stars is the translation itself, with which i was very disappointed, and the introduction of the book, also written by the translator. The alphabetical collection by benedicta ward at indigo. The responses of these pioneer ascetics were remembered and in the fourth century written down in coptic, syriac, greek, and later. The desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward ninegezo11530. The desert fathers provided the inspiration for christian spirituality throughout the middle ages and beyond. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the founding fathers of the church, the desert fathers were ordinary christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. The alphabetical collection benedicta ward, slg preface by. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics 9780140447316. During the fourth and fifth centuries, the laboratories for christian. The origins of western monasticism lie in these primitive hermitages and religious communities. Buy a cheap copy of the sayings of the desert fathers.
Sayings of the early christian monks benedicta ward ebook. Ward has produced a clear, highly readable translation that makes the thoughts and sayings of the fathers and mothers of the desert first few centuries of our era available to a readership with no background in classical languages. Benedicta ward contributed a fascinating foreword to the book in the heart of the desert, revised. Wonderful collection of the sayings of the desert fathers and mothers. Anthony the great, called the father of monks was born in central egypt about ad the son of peasant farmers who were christian. Translated, with an introduction by sister benedicta ward slg. Benedicta ward the sayings of the desert fathers christian. The sayings of the desert fathers available for download and read online in other formats. The material included in this volume include parables, stories, legends, wise sayings, dialogues and visions. For thirty years now sister benedicta ward s translation of the sayings of 1 of the earliest monastics has served as an indispensable text for english speakers. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics audiobook by benedicta ward read online the desert fathers. The desert fathers by benedicta ward, 9780140447316, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Benedicta ward is a reader in the history of early christian spirituality at the theology faculty in oxford. The desert fathers benedicta ward 9780140447316 by.
Desert wisdom sayings from the desert fathers gets free book. He devoted himself to a life of asceticism under the guidance of a. The desert fathers teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and pdf a template for monastic life. The diversity of the material is matched only by the diversity of the desert monks themselves. Just look at what abba poemen the shepherd has to say about sensuality. Benedicta ward, author of the sayings of the desert fathers, on librarything. The sayings of the desert fathers, the alphabetical collection, translated, with a foreword by benedicta ward, slg, preface by metropolitan anthony kalamazoo, cistercian publications, 1975 the monks we hear in this book are the first exemplars of. The sayings of the desert fathers by slg benedicta ward, 9780879079598, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Sayings of the early christian monks penguin classics rev ed by ward, benedicta, ward, benedicta isbn. I wanted to see what else they said and i got it in this book. Pdf the sayings of the desert fathers download full. The sayings of the desert fathers the alphabetical collection.
This collection of sayings and stories attributed to the early desert fathers gathered together for the spiritual edification of the reader are arranged according to certain ideal qualities, such as nonjudgement from which the above quotation, selfcontrol, discretion, humility, patience, charity and so forth. The alphabetic collection translated, with an introduction by benedicta ward slg. Title of the book the sayings of the desert fathers name of the translator sister benedicta ward slg. Sayings of the early christian monks benedicta ward. Sister benedicta ward slg born florence margaret ward, 1933 is a theologian and historian of early christian spirituality at harris manchester college, university of oxford. Benedicta ward slg born florence margaret ward, 1933 is a theologian and historian of early christian spirituality at harris manchester college, university of oxford. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. The sayings of the desert fathers by slg benedicta ward, 9780879079598, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 28, 2019 benedicta ward slg born florence margaret ward, 1933 is a theologian and historian of early christian spirituality at harris manchester college, university of oxford. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. Read the desert fathers pdf by benedicta ward penguin listen to the desert fathers.
Go, sell all that you have and give to the poor and come. She is a member of the anglican monastic community of the sisters of the love of god. Desert wisdom sayings from the desert fathers download. His words and the words of his monastic children are collected in the excellent book by benedicta ward, slg, called the sayings of the desert fathers. For thirty years now sister benedicta wards translation of the sayings of 1 of the earliest monastics has served as an indispensable text for english speakers. Sayings of the desert fathers benedicta ward 269 pages softcover new condition with some wear only one in stock at the lowest price on the web.