

Christian Monks in a Desert Full of Sound
Jun 11, 2024
Kim Haines-Eitzen, a Professor of Early Christianity at Cornell, discusses her research on the significance of sound in the desert for early Christian monks. She explores how the auditory environment influenced their spiritual practices and the importance of silence. The podcast delves into the origins of monasticism, the philosophy of silence, and the practice of deep listening for gaining insights and perspectives.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Monasticism Through the Sounds of the Desert
02:10 • 7min
Christian Monasticism: Origins and Development
08:54 • 4min
Anchorites in the Wilderness and Philosophical Traditions
13:20 • 4min
Exploring Monastic Origins and the Philosophy of Silence
16:56 • 18min
Exploring the Practice of Deep Listening by Early Christian Monks
34:33 • 3min