The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life

The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Author: Sebastian P. Brock
Publisher: Burns & Oates
Total Pages: 440
Release: 1987
Genre: Fathers of the church, Syriac
ISBN:

The aim of this selection of excerpts translated from Syriac writers, mainly on the topic of prayer, is to introduce this little known tradition of Eastern Christian spirituality to a wider audience. For the reader who is unfamiliar with this tradition the General Introduction is intended to provide a brief orientation. Some supplementary information on the individual authors will be found in the introductions to each chapter.

The Syrian Fathers on Prayer

The Syrian Fathers on Prayer
Author: Sebastian Brock
Publisher: Gorgias Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-10-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781611432282

The Syriac translation of Sebastian Brock's The Teaching of the Syrian Fathers on Prayer, an anthology of writings from the Syriac tradition that focus on prayer and the spiritual life.

Homélies Ascétiques

Homélies Ascétiques
Author: Isaac (Bishop of Nineveh)
Publisher: Peeters Publishers
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1995
Genre: Asceticism
ISBN: 9789068317091

Oasis of Wisdom

Oasis of Wisdom
Author: David G. R. Keller
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2005
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780814630341

"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.

The Path of Christianity

The Path of Christianity
Author: John Anthony McGuckin
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830899529

John McGuckin, a world-renowned expert on ancient Christianity, has synthesized a lifetime of work to produce the most comprehensive and accessible history of the first millennium of the Christian church. This readable account explores the history in chronological order and then examines the same period thematically, looking at issues like women, war, and the Bible.

A Different Christianity

A Different Christianity
Author: Robin Amis
Publisher: Praxis Research Institute
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2003-06-13
Genre: Occultism
ISBN: 9781872292397

This book presents the esoteric original core of Christianity, with its concern for illuminating and healing the inner life of the individual. It is a bridge to the often difficult doctrines of the early church fathers, explains their spiritual psychology, and provides new insights for studying and following the spiritual path outside a monastery.

The Disciple’s Handbook

The Disciple’s Handbook
Author: Fr. David L. Hall
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2020-02-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532691408

Twenty years ago, God led me to the writings of the church fathers and then on a journey that changed my life. I discovered the amazing spiritual depth throughout all the eras of the church and began to realize that I was settling for scraps when God had prepared a banquet. This handbook was written as an aid to Christians from all traditions to help them hit the ground running to discover even greater depth and passion in their walk with Christ.

Psalms 51-150

Psalms 51-150
Author: Quentin F. Wesselschmidt
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 1047
Release: 2007-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830814787

The Psalms have long served a vital role in the individual and corporate lives of Christians. The church fathers employed the Psalms widely—as hymns, Scripture readings, counsel on morals, forms for prayer, and in the great doctrinal controversies. In this ACCS volume readers will find rich comment and theological reflection from more than sixty-five ancient authors.