Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Cambridge University.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-197) and index.
Introduction : the text and the community -- The Abba and his disciple -- The monk and his neighbour -- The problems of anger and judgement -- Solitude and interaction -- Relationships and prayer.
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A study of the life and thought of the Christian monks of 4th- and 5th-century lower Egypt, whose views have been influential at many points in the subsequent history of Christianity. It suggests that they were able to combine their concern for solitude with a commitment to the value of community.
Apophthegmata Patrum.
Apophthegmata patrum.
Apophthegmata Patrum.
Apophtegmes des Pères.
Apophthegmata Patrum.
Desert Fathers.
Monastic and religious life-- History-- Early church, ca. 30-600.
Vie religieuse et monastique-- Histoire-- ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Anachoreten.
Desert Fathers.
Monachisme et ordres religieux chrétiens-- Égypte-- Histoire.
Monastic and religious life-- Early church.
Mönchtum
Pères du désert-- Égypte.
Religion.
Vaderspreuken.
Vie religieuse et monastique-- 30-600 (Église primitive)
Egypt, Religion, 332 B.C.-640 A.D.
Egypt, Religion, Greco Roman period, 332 B.C.-640 A.D.