Revealing unexpected truths about early desert spirituality, this
volume argues that the lives of Barsanuphius and John relate
closely to contemporary urban communities and how clergy tackle
social challenges. The early Desert Fathers and Mothers have
exercised a particular charm and appeal in recent years, but they
have often been portrayed as inaccessible and eccentric figures in
the history of monastic spirituality. John Chryssavgis argues that
the elders have an unusual capacity to reach into the depths of the
heart to reveal the extraordinary in the very ordinary, and that
the correspondence between Barsanuphius and John offers an
unparalleled glimpse into the sixth-century religious, political,
and secular world. It opens with an exploration into the historical
context of Palestinian monasticism, followed by an evaluation of
the fundamental principles and practices of Barsanuphius and John.
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