Barsanuphius and John
Format: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9780813201146
Hardcover|9780813201146
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The second volume of the Letters of Barsanuphius and John completes the collection of these monastic writings, which provided both spiritual and practical advice to a variety of sixth-century interlocutors from diverse walks of life. The two anchorites, having settled in an isolated location near Gaza, were in demand as trusted counselors, responding to questions on topics ranging from relationships within monasteries to problems of municipal taxation. Barsanuphius, the great old man, and John, the other old man, fulfilled their time-honored role as resident holy men in their locality, leaving behind a wealth of monastic wisdom as well as inspiration for all Christians. Distinctive to this volume are many colorful letters that will attract the interest of historians of this period.
| ISBN-13 | 9780813201146 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0813201144 |
| Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 1.00 x 8.50 In |
| List Price | $39.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 346 pages |
| Publisher | Catholic Univ of Amer Pr |
| Published On | 2007-04-01 |
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