The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life
Author | : Sebastian P. Brock |
Publisher | : Burns & Oates |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : UIUC:30112000965134 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Syriac Fathers on Prayer and the Spiritual Life written by Sebastian P. Brock and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1987 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this selection of excerpts translated from Syriac writers, mainly on the topic of prayer, is to introduce this little known tradition of Eastern Christian spirituality to a wider audience. For the reader who is unfamiliar with this tradition the General Introduction is intended to provide a brief orientation. Some supplementary information on the individual authors will be found in the introductions to each chapter.