Publisher's Synopsis
The Lives of the Fathers of the Desert is a book written by Countess Hahn-Hahn that provides a detailed account of the lives of the early Christian monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt, Syria, and Palestine during the fourth and fifth centuries. The book delves into the spiritual practices, beliefs, and daily routines of these ascetics who sought to live a life of extreme piety and devotion to God. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including the writings of the monks themselves, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of these holy men. The book is both a historical document and a spiritual guide, offering insights into the lives of the desert fathers that are relevant to contemporary readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. Overall, The Lives of the Fathers of the Desert is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, monasticism, and the spiritual life.1867. The novelist, Countess Hahn-Hahn, was converted to the Catholic Church at a late age. Following her conversion she lived a devout and solitary life in a convent at Mayence and wrote a series of books on the History of the Church. Contents: Christianity in Freedom; Christian Worship; Feasts and Fasts; The Bosphorus and the Nile; The Anchorites; The Desert; Paul of Thebes; St. Antony; St. Hilarion; Paul the Simple; Ammon, Abbot of Nitria; St. Pachomius, Abbot of Tabenna; Serapion the Sindonite; St. Arsenius; The Blessed Moses; Brother Valens, Brother Ero and Brother Ptolemy; St. Ephrem the Syrian; St. Macrina; The Blessed Marana and the Blessed Cyra; St. Thais; St. Pelagia; St. Simeon Stylites; St. Nilus; St. John Climacus; The Daughters of the Gracchi; St. Marcella; The Blessed Fabiola; The Blessed Paula; and The Two Melanias.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
