Publisher's Synopsis
""Paradise of the Holy Fathers V1"" is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the lives and teachings of early Christian monks and ascetics in Egypt. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of monastic life, including prayer, fasting, humility, and obedience. Budge draws on a variety of sources, including the writings of the Desert Fathers themselves, as well as later accounts of their lives and teachings. Throughout the book, Budge provides insights into the spiritual practices and beliefs of these early Christian communities, and explores the ways in which their teachings continue to influence contemporary Christian thought and practice. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, monasticism, or spiritual practices more broadly.1907. The paradise or gardens of the holy Fathers being histories of the anchorites, recluses, monks, coenobites and ascetic fathers of the deserts of Egypt between A.D. 250 and A.D. 400 compiled by Athanasius Archbishop of Alexandria, Palladius Bishop of Helenopolis, Saint Jerome and others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
