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Balance of the heart : desert spirituality for twenty-first-century Christians / Lois M. Farag.

Farag, Lois M.
2012
BX2465 .F37 2012
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Title
Balance of the heart : desert spirituality for twenty-first-century Christians / Lois M. Farag.
Author
Farag, Lois M.
ISBN
1556359772
9781556359774
Imprint
Eugene, Or. : Cascade Books, c2012.
Language
English
Description
xiv, 268 p. : ill., map, port. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
BX2465 .F37 2012
System Control No.
(OCoLC)823041443
(OCoLC)823041443
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-259) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note
Part one. Follow me : the beginning of monasticism
For God so loved the world : theology of the incarnation as foundation of desert monasticism
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ : the life of Anthony
Part two. Introduction: Clothe yourselves with a new self : daily life in the desert
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly : scripture
Thought captive to Christ : thought
Pray without ceasing : prayer
Treasure in heaven : renunciation
The discernment of spirits : discernment
God is love : love
Keep watch over the door of my lips : the tongue, slander, silence, and judgment
Clothe yourselves with humility : humility
Be perfect : life of holiness
Epilogue: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.
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