The Lives of the Fathers of the Desert

by John Dobree Dalgairns, Emily F 1833-1909 Bowden, Ida Hahn-Hahn, et al.

Book Overview

The Lives of the Fathers of the Desert is a book written by Countess Hahn-Hahn that explores the lives of the early Christian monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt and Syria during the 4th and 5th centuries. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about these monks, who were known for their extreme asceticism and devotion to God.The book provides a glimpse into the daily lives of these monks, who lived in isolation and practiced self-denial in order to achieve spiritual purity. It describes their struggles with temptation and their dedication to prayer and contemplation. The book also explores the relationships between the monks and their communities, as well as their interactions with other religious groups.Throughout the book, Countess Hahn-Hahn provides a historical and cultural context for the lives of the desert fathers, drawing on a variety of sources including early Christian texts and contemporary accounts. She also reflects on the relevance of their teachings and practices for modern readers, offering insights into the nature of faith, spirituality, and human nature.Overall, The Lives of the Fathers of the Desert is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the lives and teachings of these early Christian monks, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian spirituality.1867. The novelist, Countess Hahn-Hahn, was converted to the Catholic Church at a late age. Following her conversion she lived a devout and solitary life in a convent at Mayence and wrote a series of books on the History of the Church. Contents: Christianity in Freedom; Christian Worship; Feasts and Fasts; The Bosphorus and the Nile; The Anchorites; The Desert; Paul of Thebes; St. Antony; St. Hilarion; Paul the Simple; Ammon, Abbot of Nitria; St. Pachomius, Abbot of Tabenna; Serapion the Sindonite; St. Arsenius; The Blessed Moses; Brother Valens, Brother Ero and Brother Ptolemy; St. Ephrem the Syrian; St. Macrina; The Blessed Marana and the Blessed Cyra; St. Thais; St. Pelagia; St. Simeon Stylites; St. Nilus; St. John Climacus; The Daughters of the Gracchi; St. Marcella; The Blessed Fabiola; The Blessed Paula; and The Two Melanias.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162728922
• ISBN13: 9781162728926
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"