Journeying into God: Seven Early Monastic Lives

by Tim Vivian

Overview

Journeying into God tells the fascinating stories of seven male and female monks from the fourth to the seventh centuries c.e. and their quests to imitate Christ and live the gospel fully. Saint Anthony, Abba Pambo, Syncletica of Palestine, Saint George of Choziba, Abba Aaron, Saint Theognius, and Saint Onnophrius come to life through translations of biographical documents from Greek and Coptic.

Each saint's life is introduced with historical and theological background. Discussions of women, the structure of a monastery, miracles and relics, and the cult of the saints illuminate the texts and also supply helpful overviews of topics that are central to the understanding of early monasticism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800628550
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	05/01/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Tim Vivian is Lecturer in Religious Studies, California State University, Bakersfield.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Hearing God's Call: Saint Antony of Egypt

Journeying into God: Abba Pambo

A Woman in the Desert: Syncletica of Palestine

What Is Spiritual Is Local: Saint George of Choziba

The Monk as Holy Man; Abba Aaron

Holy Example and Heavenly Intercessions: Saint Theognius

Paradise Regained: Saint Onnophrius

Bibliography

Suggestions for Further Reading

Scripture Index

Index of Names and Subjects