THIS ITEM IS THE HARDBACK BOOK

THE WIT & WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN FATHERS OF EGYPT

THE SYRIAN VERSION OF THE APOPHTHEGMATA PATRUM

BY

ANAN ISHO OF BETH ABHE

TRANSLATED BY

SIR ERNEST A WALLIS BUDGE

PUBLISHED BY

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

1934

445 PAGES

Sayings and stories" represent a record of the teachings and beliefs of the early Holy Fathers of Christianity as they existed in the late fourth century. Illustrating the monks' views on the theory and practice of Christianity - patient endurance, acceptance of repentance, silent contemplation and insight into the vision of the mind

THE BOOK COVERS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION - TANNED SPINE & MARGINS OF BOOK - TANNED OUTSIDE PAGE EDGES -CLEAN INSIDE PAGES IN VERY GOOD CONDITION