The Letters of Barsanuphius and John

Name: The Letters of Barsanuphius and John
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Desert Wisdom for Everyday Life

By The Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis

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The Letters of Barsanuphius and John unveils profound insights into early desert spirituality through the correspondence of two sixth-century ascetics. The Rev. Dr John Chryssavgis presents these letters as a bridge between ancient monastic wisdom and contemporary urban religious challenges, revealing how these elders penetrate the ordinary to uncover the extraordinary. This volume begins with a historical overview of Palestinian monasticism and proceeds to a detailed examination of the principles and practices espoused by Barsanuphius and John.
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Ideal for scholars and students of early Christian spirituality, monasticism, and religious history, as well as clergy and laypersons interested in the practical application of ancient spiritual wisdom within modern contexts.

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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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Praised by Peter Brown, Emeritus Professor of History at Princeton University, the letters are described as extraordinary spiritual documents that offer intimate counsel and reveal a tender, skillful approach to spiritual guidance. Chryssavgis's translation and commentary bring to life the unique wisdom of these early Christian figures, showing their relevance even fifteen hundred years later and dispelling the notion of monks as distant authorities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780567704856

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

John Chryssavgis is Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Honorary Professor at Sydney College of Divinity, Australia.