The conferences of John Cassian
Book • 1992
The Conferences of John Cassian are a collection of dialogues that transmit the spiritual wisdom of the Desert Fathers of Egypt.
Cassian, a Western monk, spent time with these ascetics and recorded their teachings on various spiritual topics.
The Conferences cover themes such as prayer, the fight against passions, and the pursuit of virtue.
They offer practical guidance for spiritual life and remain influential in monastic traditions.
Cassian's work bridges Eastern and Western monastic traditions.
Cassian, a Western monk, spent time with these ascetics and recorded their teachings on various spiritual topics.
The Conferences cover themes such as prayer, the fight against passions, and the pursuit of virtue.
They offer practical guidance for spiritual life and remain influential in monastic traditions.
Cassian's work bridges Eastern and Western monastic traditions.
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Father David Abernethy as a source of wisdom from the Desert Fathers, translated into a language understandable for the Western mind.
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