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2022 Catholic Media Association second place award in theology: history of theology, church fathers and mothers
The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers a new translation of the Greek alphabetical Apophthegmata Patrum, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. For the first time in an English translation, this volume provides:
extensive background and contextual notes
significant variant readings in the alphabetical manuscripts and textual differences vis-à-vis the systematic and anonymous Apophthegmata
reference notes to both quotations from Scriptures and the many allusions to Scripture in the sayings and stories.
In addition, there is an extensive glossary that offers information and further resources on people, places, and significant monastic vocabulary. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of the desert tradition.
Contents
Contents
Preface by Kathleen Norris xiii
Foreword by Terrence G. Kardong, OS B xv
Abbreviations xix
Translator's Reflection xxv
Introduction 1
I. Prologue with Stories 1
II. The Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
(Apophthegmata Patrum) 12
III. An Introduction to Some Early Monastic Themes in the
Apophthegmata Patrum 19
IV. Ego & Self: the Awe-filled Rowing towards the True Self 46
V. Practices in Transformation 61
The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Prologue for the Book: About the Ascetic Practices of the Blessed Fathers 89
Chapter 1: A / Álpha / A 93
Concerning Abba Antony 93
Concerning Abba Arsenius 119
Concerning Abba Agathon 147
Concerning Abba Ammonas 161
Concerning Abba Achilla (Achilles) 168
Concerning Abba Ammoë / Ammoës 172
Concerning Abba Ammoun of Nitria 174
Concerning Abba Anoub 176
Concerning Abba Abraham 178
Concerning Abba Are 180
Concerning Abba Alonius 181
Concerning Abba Apphu 182
Concerning Abba Apollo 183
Concerning Abba Andrew 186
Concerning Abba Aïṓ 186
Concerning Abba Ammonatha 187
Chapter 2: B / Bȇta / B 189
Concerning Basil the Great 189
Concerning Abba Bessarion 190
Concerning Abba Benjamin 197
Concerning Abba Biare 198
Chapter 3: G / Gámma / Γ 199
Concerning Gregory the Theologian 199
Concerning Abba Gelasius 200
Concerning Abba Gerontius 210
Chapter 4: D / Délta / Δ 213
Concerning Abba Daniel 213
Concerning Abba Dioscorus 221
Concerning Abba Doulas 223
Chapter 5: E / Épsilon / E 225
Concerning Saint Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus 225
Concerning Saint Ephraim 231
Eucharistus, Who Lived in the World 233
Eulogius 235 Concerning Abba Euprepius 238
Concerning Abba Helladius 240
Concerning Abba Evagrius 241
Concerning Abba Eudaemon 246
Chapter 6: Z / Zȇta / Z 247
Concerning Abba Zenon 247
Concerning Abba Zachariah 251
Chapter 7: H / Ȇta / Ē 253
Concerning Abba Isaiah 253
Concerning Abba Elijah 256
Concerning Abba Heraclius 258
Glossary 261
Dramatis Personae 319
Selected Bibliography 323
Scripture Index 331
General Index 343
