Words to Live by: Journeys in Ancient and Modern Egyptian Monasticism Volume 207

By Tim Vivian

"Give me a word, Father." From the time of Saint Antony-at least0younger monks would ask older, experienced monks, abbas or ammas ( 'fathers' or 'mothers'), for a saving word, for advice, for wise counsel on how to live. In this book, Coptic scholar and priest Tim Vivian shares personal accounts of journeys to present-day monasteries in Egypt, and translations of ancient texts exemplifying the 'words, ' the insights that have guided desert monks for nearly two millennia. Those who study the monastic tradition professionally and those who search it spiritually will find matter for reflection here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879076577
• ISBN13: 9780879076573
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"