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Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings--Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations) (Paperback)

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By Christine Valters Paintner (Commentaries by)
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Description


Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.

About the Author


Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, a Benedictine Oblate, is author of Lectio Divina-The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer, Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings-Annotated & Explained (both SkyLight Paths) and The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom, among other books. She frequently leads retreats and teaches on the wisdom of Benedictine, Celtic and desert ways of praying. A writer, artist, spiritual director, retreat facilitator and teacher, she is the online Abbess of www.abbeyofthearts.com, a global online monastery dedicated to the integration of contemplative practice and creative expression.

Product Details
ISBN: 9781594733734
ISBN-10: 1594733732
Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing
Publication Date: August 1st, 2012
Pages: 192
Language: English
Series: SkyLight Illuminations