Exhortation To The Monks By Hyperechios

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781649033680

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Exhortation to the Monks by Hyperechios by Anonim Pdf

Hyperechios's Exhortation to the Monks for the first time in English translation Hyperechios is a little-known monk of the fourth to fifth centuries, who is thought to have lived in Roman Palestine, possibly coastal Sinai. He wrote the Exhortation to the Monks, 160 short sayings, much like the apophthegmata, or sayings of the desert fathers and mothers, but also structurally very different—most of the sayings are two lines of poetry that offer instruction. The Exhortation, and early Christian monastic writings in general, teach that a spiritual life requires a life of training and practice, individually and as a neighbor and friend within one’s community. This volume studies Hyperechios’s Exhortation to better understand the moral and spiritual values in a fourth to fifth-century Christian monastic community, while reflecting also on how these are contemporary with the modern day. Drawing on modern works by scholars and placing the Exhortation in conversation with contemporary writers on the spiritual life, Tim Vivian begins with an introduction about Hyperechios, his location, the text, then a lengthy reflection on spiritual matters. He follows this with an English-language translation of the Exhortation and the Greek text, both accompanied by footnotes that offer biblical and patristic cross-references. Exhortation to the Monks by Hyperechios will be of interest to scholars and general readers of early Christianity, early monasticism, and Christian spirituality, both ancient and contemporary.

Author : Georg Holzherr
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780879077341

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The Rule of Benedict by Georg Holzherr Pdf

In his introduction to this commentary on the Rule of Benedict, Abbot Georg Holzherr offers this analogy: “The Rule is comparable to an old heavy red wine that is enjoyed in small sips. . . . Head and heart, soul and mind should taste the words of the Rule, just as the eye enjoys the color of the wine while tongue, nose, and mouth take in the delightful gift of God each in their own way.” In this new translation, based on the completely revised seventh edition of DieBenediktsregel, Holzherr has created a profoundly rich commentary using up-to-date research methods and the latest translations of ancient monastic texts. At the same time, this commentary is meant not only for experts in the field of ancient monasticism but also for all lay and monastic readers interested in delving into the teachings and spirituality of Saint Benedict and his spiritual predecessors in the East and in the West. This edition also features a completely revised and expanded introduction and commentary. New research in the field of early monasticism is offered, including new insights into the monastic life of women. Finally, the updated bibliography and a detailed index are valuable tools for anyone wanting to explore the extraordinary world of Saint Benedict.

Author : Father Ephraim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1733884904

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The Angelic Life by Father Ephraim Pdf

This book is a compilation of two thousand quotes from the holy Fathers on Orthodox Christian monasticism, with comments by Elder Ephraim's former cell-attendant in Arizona.

Author : Thomas Merton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12
Category : Christian biography
ISBN : 028107366X

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The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton Pdf

This title tells the story of Thomas Merton's search for faith and peace in a world which first fascinated and then appalled him. It is written with the profound insight of a man who has seen himself clearly.

Author : Richard Rohr
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118303597

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Immortal Diamond by Richard Rohr Pdf

Dissolve the distractions of ego to find our authentic selves in God In his bestselling book Falling Upward, Richard Rohr talked about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation. Shows how to navigate spiritually difficult terrain with clear vision and tools to uncover our True Selves Written by Father Richard Rohr, the bestselling author of Falling Upward Examines the fundamental issues of who we are and helps us on our path of spiritual maturity Immortal Diamond (whose title is taken from a line in a Gerard Manley Hopkins poem) explores the deepest questions of identity, spirituality, and meaning in Richard Rohr's inimitable style.

Author : Juliet Mousseau
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814666845

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Prophetic Witnesses to Joy by Juliet Mousseau Pdf

A life of consecration prefigures what Christians hope for by calling into question the value of power, sexuality, and material possessions. Religious life challenges the idea that these things alone bring happiness and shows that we can be more fulfilled, happier, and more whole without being attached to them. Furthermore, detaching ourselves from these desires allows others to live with more dignity and greater ease, as well. Consecrated life, then, is a prophetic witness to the joy of the eschatological call of Christianity. In the words of Pope Francis to religious men and women leading up to the Year of Consecrated Religious, “Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living!”

Author : Scott Fitzgerald Johnson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Acts of Paul and Thecla
ISBN : 067401961X

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The Life and Miracles of Thekla by Scott Fitzgerald Johnson Pdf

The Life and Miracles of Thekla offers a unique view on the reception of classical and early Christian literature in Late Antiquity. This study examines the Life and Miracles as an intricate example of Greek writing and attempts to situate the work amidst a wealth of similar literary forms from the classical world. The first half of the Life and Miracles is an erudite paraphrase of the famous second-century Acts of Paul and Thekla. The second half is a collection of forty-six miracles that Thekla worked before and during the composition of the collection. This study represents a detailed investigation into the literary character of this ambitious Greek work from Late Antiquity.

Author : Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne
Publisher : Sac Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0645246506

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The Spiritual Words of Fr Macarius Wahba by Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne Pdf

Fr Macarius' service was distinguished with humility and utmost simplicity. He was the type of servant who made you feel at ease. He was always content, preferring not to impose his opinion on anyone. He never sought worldly glory, rather, he avoided the limelight and always chose the lowliest place. He preferred to hide behind the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Always breathe Christ" were the words of Abba Antony that inspired Fr Macarius' homiletical approach. It was his solemn silence that attracted people to his wisdom, love, and Christ-like eminence. His spiritual advice was simple and practical because he was both of those things. This book, by no coincidence, begins with the first sermon Fr Macarius delivered as a priest titled "Let not your heart be troubled" and his final sermon before his passing titled, "Lazarus, come forth".

Author : Michael Keiser
Publisher : Conciliar Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1888212888

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A Beginner's Guide to Spirituality by Michael Keiser Pdf

This is a book for those of us who are struggling to establish an effective prayer life. Written neither for monastics or scholars, A Beginner's Guide to Prayer speaks to the average man or woman on the street who desires a deeper relationship with God but is unsure how or where to begin. Drawing from nearly 2000 years of Orthodox spiritual wisdom, the author offers warm, practical, pastoral advice whose genius is to be found in its homespun simplicity and straightforward style.If you want to make prayer a meaningful and regular part of your life, A Beginner's Guide to Prayer will help set you on your way. But be careful! Prayer can be habit forming!

Author : Patrick Leigh Fermor
Publisher : John Murray
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781848547025

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A Time to Keep Silence by Patrick Leigh Fermor Pdf

From the French Abbey of St Wandrille to the abandoned and awesome Rock Monasteries of Cappadocia in Turkey, the celebrated travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor studies the rigorous contemplative lives of the monks and the timeless beauty of their monastic surroundings. In his occasional retreats, the peaceful solitude and the calm enchantment of the monasteries was passed on as a kind of 'supernatural windfall' which A Time to Keep Silence so effortlessly records.

Author : Saint Jerome
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Christian literature, Early
ISBN : 0809100878

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The Letters of St. Jerome by Saint Jerome Pdf

No other source gives such an intimate portrait of this brilliant and strong minded individual, one of the four great doctors of the West and generally regarded as the most learned of the Latin fathers.

Author : Michael Philip Penn,Scott Fitzgerald Johnson,Christine Shepardson,Charles M. Stang
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520299207

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Invitation to Syriac Christianity by Michael Philip Penn,Scott Fitzgerald Johnson,Christine Shepardson,Charles M. Stang Pdf

Introduction -- Origin stories -- Poetry -- Doctrine and disputation -- Liturgy -- Asceticism -- Mysticism and prayer -- Biblical interpretation -- Hagiography -- Books, knowledge, and translation -- Judaism -- Islam -- Religions of the Silk Road -- Appendix 1 : translations and editions -- Appendix 2 : biographies of named authors -- Appendix 3 : glossary.

Author : Martin Dudley
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281082308

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Being Orthodox by Martin Dudley Pdf

‘Martin’s book is the delighted exclamation of someone who has learnt – is learning – to swim in the ocean that is Orthodoxy: “Come on in; it is lovely here!”’Andrew Louth Until now, there has been little in the way of an accessible guide for those who seek to become or live as Orthodox Christians. A new convert himself, Martin Dudley is familiar with the questions, feelings and challenges that arise. He explains that, to grasp Orthodoxy, we must think and act as the Orthodox do. This involves suspending the Western analytical tendency and allowing free rein to the synthetic tendency, which enables us to detect a unity and perceive, however dimly, the interaction between the parts and the whole in relation to God and the Church. The author draws on a wealth of material, from the Church Fathers to straight-talking Mother Thekla, to explore the essentials of belief. He provides guidance on participating in the Liturgy, the requirements for fasting, confession and Orthodox prayer. In celebrating the culture of Orthodoxy – shaped by many different ethnicities and languages, gloriously expressed in art, music and literature – this volume fully conveys the rigour and joy of becoming and being Orthodox.

Author : Elizabeth A. Livingstone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Christian literature, Early
ISBN : OCLC:1113777358

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Studia Patristica by Elizabeth A. Livingstone Pdf

Author : Rowan Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781472989239

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Looking East in Winter by Rowan Williams Pdf

In many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity, introduces us to some aspects and personalities of the Orthodox Christian world, from the desert contemplatives of the fourth century to philosophers, novelists and activists of the modern era, that suggest where we might look for fresh light and warmth. He shows how this rich and diverse world opens up new ways of thinking about spirit and body, prayer and action, worship and social transformation, which go beyond the polarisations we take for granted. Taking in the world of the great spiritual anthology, the Philokalia, and the explorations of Russian thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, discussing the witness of figures like Maria Skobtsova, murdered in a German concentration camp for her defence of Jewish refugees, and the challenging theologies of modern Greek thinkers like John Zizioulas and Christos Yannaras, Rowan Williams opens the door to a 'climate and landscape of our humanity that can indeed be warmed and transfigured'. This is an original and illuminating vision of a Christian world still none too familiar to Western believers and even to students of theology, showing how the deep-rooted themes of Eastern Christian thought can prompt new perspectives on our contemporary crises of imagination and hope.