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001 2002155885
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008 021213s2003 inuaf b 000 0 eng
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050 00 $aBR195.C5$bC47 2003
082 00 $a270.2$221
100 1 $aChryssavgis, John.
245 10 $aIn the heart of the desert :$bthe spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers : with a translation of Abba Zosimas' Reflections /$cJohn Chryssavgis
260 $aBloomington, Ind. :$bWorld Wisdom,$cc2003.
300 $axvii, 163 p., [16] p. of plates :$bcol. ill. ;$c23 cm.
440 0 $aTreasures of the world's religions
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 155-161).
505 0 $aThe text through the centuries -- The age of the Desert Fathers and Mothers -- Key personalities -- The desert as space -- The struggle against demons -- The patience of the cell -- Silence and tears -- The treasury of the heart -- Spiritual guidance along the way -- The power of detachment -- Education and formation -- Solitude and charity -- The desert and the body -- The desert and the environment -- The desert and gender -- Miracles and signs -- Praying to God -- Encountering God.
650 0 $aDesert Fathers.
650 0 $aMonastic and religious life of women$zMiddle East$xHistory$yEarly church, ca. 30-600.
650 0 $aSpiritual life$xChristianity$xHistory of doctrines$yEarly church, ca. 30-600.
700 02 $aZosimas,$cAbba,$dactive 475-525.$tReflections.$lEnglish.