Letters, Volume 1

by Barsanuphius and John, Barsanuphius, John, et al.

The complete text of the Letters of Barsanuphius and John appears here in English for the first time. John Chryssavgis's faithful and deft translation brings vividness and freshness to the wisdom of a distant world, ensuring its accessibility to contemporary readers. Addressed to local monastics, lay Christians, and ecclesiastical leaders, these remarkable questions and responses (850 of them) offer a unique glimpse into the sixth-century religious,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813227704
• ISBN13: 9780813227702
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"