Publication
Verlag Herder, c2002, original 1982
Status
Available
Description
This charming work offers more than a hundred "sayings" of the early Christians whose simplicity, patience, humility, & hospitality have inspired generations of seekers. These timeless tales are accompanied by playful illustrations in the Japanese style & the wise words of spiritual giant Henri Nouwen.
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LibraryThing member BenKline
So many good, thoughtful, wisdoms and parables, comments, and sayings, not just for the religious. I've always been drawn to the ascetics, the monastics, the hermits, the outcasts and the estranged. The idea of packing it up, going to live in a desert, and being a hermit is as appealing now as a 34
I particularly liked the ones about being foolish, holding your tongue, and various other incidents like it. Even from a nonreligious aspect this was still interesting and an enjoyable read with many elucidations.
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year old, as it was when I was 10 and 12.I particularly liked the ones about being foolish, holding your tongue, and various other incidents like it. Even from a nonreligious aspect this was still interesting and an enjoyable read with many elucidations.
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Language
Original language
Greek (Ancient)
ISBN
9783451072017