- 284 pages
- English
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Ascetic Discourses
About this book
Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of Christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware of the challanges that interpersonal relationships present within monastic communities.
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Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Table of Abbreviations
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Rules for the Brothers who Live with Him
- 2. On the Natural State of the Intellect
- 3. On the Condition of Beginners and Anchorites
- 4. On the Conscience of Those who Stay in Their Cells
- 5. Faithful Commandments for the Edification of Those who Wish to Live Peacefully Together
- 6. On Those who Desire to Lead a Life of Good Silence
- 7. On Virtues
- 8. Sayings
- 9. Commands for Those who have Renounced [the World]
- 10. Another Discourse
- 11. On the Grain of Mustard Seed
- 12. On Wine
- 13. On Those who have Struggled and Reached Perfection
- 14. Acts of Mourning
- 15. On Detachment
- 16. On the Joy that Comes to the Soul that Desires to Serve God
- 17. On Thoughts about Renunciation and Exile
- 18. On Forgiveness
- 19. On Passions
- 20. On Humility
- 21. On Repentance
- 22. On the Conduct of the New Person
- 23. On Perfection
- 24. On Tranquillity
- 25. To Abba Peter, His Disciple
- 26. Recorded by Isaiah's Disciple, Abba Peter, who had Heard it Spoken by his Master
- 27. In which he says, 'Attend Diligently'
- 28. The Branches of Malice
- 29. Lamentations
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- PATRISTICS INDEX
- SCRIPTURE INDEX
- INDEX OF NAMES
- SUBJECT INDEX