The Wisdom of the Desert
Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century (Shambhala Library)
Christian literature
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Spiritualität
Monastic and religious life
Early Christian literature
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Quotations
Meditations
Spiritual life
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In this hardcover volume in the Shambhala Library, Thomas Merton (1915-1968) shares his enthusiasm for these fourth century monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt and Palestine. They sought "purity of heart," fought the demons of the false self, and lived upright lives attuned as best they could to…
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