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Forgotten Desert Mothers : Sayings, Lives and Stories of Early Christian Women by Laura Swanson (2001, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPaulist Press
ISBN-100809140160
ISBN-139780809140169
eBay Product ID (ePID)1859752
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Book TitleForgotten Desert Mothers : Sayings, Lives and Stories of Early Christian Women
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicMonasticism, Christianity / History, Christianity / General
GenreReligion
AuthorLaura Swanson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-066934
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal270.2/082
SynopsisIn The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the historical context and spirituality of the desert ascetics. Then she weaves together the sayings of the major desert ammas, or mothers, along with commentary that invites readers to reflect on their own spiritual journey as they share their wisdom. The book then journeys between desert, monastery and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories are rarely heard, organized in the author's own alphabetical collection. The Forgotten Desert Mothers demonstrates, like no other work, that women have long had a history of leadership in Christianity. This engaging, eye-opening and insightful work targets all faith seekers looking to reclaim the history and spirituality of the women who came before them, as well as to understand their own inner journey. It will be a welcome addition to courses on early church history, women's studies and religious studies. +, In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men.She begins with an exploration of the historical context and spirituality of the desert ascetics. Then she weaves together the sayings of the major desert ammas, or mothers, along with commentary that invites readers to reflect on their own spiritual journey as they share their wisdom. The book then journeys between desert, monastery and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories are rarely heard, organized in the author's own alphabetical collection. The Forgotten Desert Mothers demonstrates, like no other work, that women have long had a history of leadership in Christianity. This engaging, eye-opening and insightful work targets all faith seekers looking to reclaim the history and spirituality of the women who came before them, as well as to understand their own inner journey. It will be a welcome addition to courses on early church history, women's studies and religious studies.+
LC Classification NumberBR195.M65S93 2001
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- 21 Feb, 2022
These women rock
A well-researched compilation and resource for your library, Swan uses easy to understand language to share her research on the lives of pioneering women of the faith.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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