Oasis of wisdom :
Keller, David G. R., 1937-
Oasis of wisdom : the worlds of the Desert Fathers and Mothers / David G. R. Keller. - Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, c2005. - xxii, 181 p. : 1 map ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-168) and index.
"Introduces readers to the wisdom of the desert elders in the context of their daily lives, presenting their background (historical, cultural, and religious) and describing the environment of solitude, ascetic disciplines, labor, and interactions with other people that was the source of their wisdom"--Provided by publisher.
0814630340 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2004021179
Spiritual life--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Desert Fathers.
Monastic and religious life of women--History--Egypt--Early church, ca. 30-600.
BR195.C5 / K45 2005
271/.009/015
Oasis of wisdom : the worlds of the Desert Fathers and Mothers / David G. R. Keller. - Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, c2005. - xxii, 181 p. : 1 map ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-168) and index.
"Introduces readers to the wisdom of the desert elders in the context of their daily lives, presenting their background (historical, cultural, and religious) and describing the environment of solitude, ascetic disciplines, labor, and interactions with other people that was the source of their wisdom"--Provided by publisher.
0814630340 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2004021179
Spiritual life--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Desert Fathers.
Monastic and religious life of women--History--Egypt--Early church, ca. 30-600.
BR195.C5 / K45 2005
271/.009/015