The Paradise Of Palladius

By Palladius and Palladius of Galatia

Book Overview

The Paradise of Palladius is a book written by Palladius, a fourth-century Christian monk and writer. The book is a collection of letters written by Palladius to various monks and bishops, detailing his travels and experiences in the monastic communities of Egypt and Palestine.Throughout the book, Palladius offers insights into the daily life and practices of these communities, including their worship, fasting, and asceticism. He also discusses the various challenges and temptations faced by monks, such as pride, vanity, and lust.In addition to his observations on monastic life, Palladius also includes stories of miraculous events and encounters with holy men and women. These stories serve to illustrate the power of faith and the transformative potential of a life devoted to God.Overall, The Paradise of Palladius is a valuable historical and spiritual document that offers a glimpse into the world of early Christian monasticism and the teachings and practices of one of its most prominent figures.THIS 210 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paradise of the Holy Fathers Part 1, by Palladius . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129071.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: 1162913657
• ISBN13: 9781162913650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"