The Letters of Barsanuphius and John: Desert Wisdom for Everyday Life

by John Chryssavgis

Book Overview

Revealing unexpected truths about early desert spirituality, this volume argues that the lives of Barsanuphius and John relate closely to contemporary urban communities and how clergy tackle social challenges. The early Desert Fathers and Mothers have exercised a particular charm and appeal in recent years, but they have often been portrayed as inaccessible and eccentric figures in the history of monastic spirituality.

John Chryssavgis argues...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567704858
• ISBN13: 9780567704856
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 208 Pages