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OverviewThe Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers a new translation of the Greek alphabetical Apophthegmata Patrum, The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. For the first time in an English translation, this volume provides: extensive background and contextual notes significant variant readings in the alphabetical manuscripts and textual differences vis-à-vis the systematic and anonymous Apophthegmata reference notes to both quotations from Scriptures and the many allusions to Scripture in the sayings and stories. In addition, there is an extensive glossary that offers information and further resources on people, places, and significant monastic vocabulary. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of the desert tradition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Vivian , Rick Kennedy , Terrence KardongPublisher: Liturgical Press Imprint: Liturgical Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.816kg ISBN: 9780879072926ISBN 10: 087907292 Pages: 584 Publication Date: 05 October 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsContents Preface by Tim Vivian xv Foreword by Rick Kennedy xxi Abbreviations xxvii A Thematic Introduction xxxv The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers Chapter 8: Th / Thȇta / θ 3 Concerning Abba Theodore of Pherme 3 Concerning Abba Theodore of the Enaton 15 Concerning Abba Theodore of Scetis 16 Concerning Abba Theodore of Eleutheropolis 16 Concerning Abba Theodotus 17 Concerning Abba Theonas 18 Concerning Archbishop Theophilus 18 Concerning Amma Theodora 23 Chapter 9: I / Iȏta / I 31 Concerning Abba John the Little 31 Concerning John the Cenobite 57 Concerning Abba Isidore (of Scetis) 57 Concerning Abba Isidore of Pelusium 62 Concerning Abba Isaac, the Priest of the Cells 64 Concerning Abba Joseph of Panephysis 68 Concerning Abba James (Jacob) 73 Concerning Abba Hierax 75 Concerning Abba John the Eunuch 75 Concerning Abba John of the Cells 77 Concerning Abba Isidore the Priest 78 Concerning Abba John the Persian 80 Concerning Abba John of Thebes 83 Concerning Abba John the Disciple of Abba Paul 83 Concerning Abba Isaac of Thebes 84 Concerning Abba Joseph of Thebes 86 Concerning Abba Hilarion 87 Concerning Abba Ischyrion 87 Chapter 10: K / Káppa / K 89 Concerning Abba Cassian 89 Concerning Abba Cronius 95 Concerning Abba Carion 99 Concerning Abba Kopri 102 Concerning Abba Cyrus of Alexandria 103 Chapter 11: L / Lámbda / Λ 105 Concerning Abba Lucius 105 Concerning Abba Lot 106 Concerning Abba Longinus 108 Chapter 12: M / Mȗ / M 113 Concerning Abba Macarius of Egypt 113 Concerning Abba Moses 144 Concerning Abba Matoës 155 Concerning Abba Mark, the Disciple of Abba Silvanus 161 Concerning Abba Milesius 164 Concerning Abba Motios 167 Concerning Abba Megethius 169 Concerning Abba Mios 171 Concerning Abba Mark the Egyptian 173 Concerning Abba Macarius of Alexandria 175 Chapter 13: N / Nȗ / N 177 Concerning Abba Neilos 177 Concerning Abba Nestheros (the Great) 179 Concerning Abba Nestheros the Cenobite 182 Concerning Abba Nikon 183 Concerning Abba Natera 185 Concerning Abba Nicetas 186 Chapter 14: X / Xȋ / Ξ 189 Concerning Abba Xoïos 189 Concerning Abba Xanthias 191 Chapter 15: O / ho mikrón / O 193 Concerning Abba Olympius 193 Concerning Abba Horsisius 195 Chapter 16: P / Peȋ / Π 203 Concerning Abba Poemen 203 Appendix: Sayings of Abba Poemen 266 Concerning Abba Pambo 271 Concerning Abba Pistos 276 Concerning Abba Pior 278 Concerning Abba Pityrion 280 Concerning Abba Pistamon 280 Concerning Abba Peter the Pionite 281 Concerning Abba Paphnutius 283 Concerning Abba Paul 287 Concerning Abba Paul the Barber 288 Concerning Abba Paul the Great 288 Concerning Blessed Paul the Sincere 289 Concerning Abba Peter of Dios 294 Chapter 17: R / Rȏ / P 295 Concerning the Abba from Rome 295 Concerning Abba Rufus 299 Concerning Abba Romanus 301 Chapter 18: S / Sígma (Sȋgma) / Σ 303 Concerning Abba Sisoës 303 Concerning Abba Silvanus 320 Concerning Abba Simon 324 Concerning Abba Sopatros 325 Concerning Abba Sarmatas 326 Concerning Abba Serapion 327 Concerning Abba Serinos 330 Concerning Abba Spyridon 330 Concerning Abba Saïo 332 Concerning Amma Sarah 333 Concerning Amma Syncletica 336 Chapter 19: T / Taȗ / T 357 Concerning Abba Tithoës 357 Concerning Abba Timothy 359 Chapter 20: U / Upsilón / Y 361 Concerning Abba Hyperechius 361 Chapter 21: Ph / Phȋ / Φ 365 Concerning Abba Phocas 365 Concerning Abba Felix 368 Concerning Abba Philagrios 368 Concerning Abba Phortas 369 Chapter 22: Ch / Xȋ / X 371 Concerning Abba Chomai 371 Concerning Abba Cheremon 371 Chapter 23: Ps / Psȋ / Ψ 373 Concerning Abba Psenthaḯsios 373 Chapter 24: Ō / Ōméga / Ω 375 Concerning Abba Ṓr 375 Glossary 381 Dramatis Personae 475 Selected Bibliography 491 Scripture Index 505 General Index 521Reviews"""First-rate scholarship paired with a contemporary idiom. These enigmatic, provocative, and deeply perceptive 'sayings' of the Desert Christians come to life in Tim Vivian's work. Like reading graffiti on a subway wall and pondering the wisdom of the ages at the same time. The desert weaves through these pages with characteristic ferocity and unexpected compassion. I love it."" Belden C. Lane, author of The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality -- (3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""A wonderful book. The introduction on its own ought to be required reading in all theological schools and for those interested in literature generally. This collection of The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers is an edition that is destined to become a classic standard. To situate his material, Tim Vivian offers a generous and reflective introduction to the desert tradition that is both scintillating in its intellectual brilliance and moving in its spiritual profundity. The scholarly translations are accompanied at every step by commentary and insight that demonstrate Vivian's fluent mastery and his status as one of the world's preeminent leaders in the field. It is a book that scholar and student alike will treasure."" V. Revd. Prof. John A. McGuckin, Faculty of Theology, Oxford University-- (4/11/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""In our time of division, fear, and constant moving, the desert mothers and fathers tell us otherwise. Sit in your place/cell. Don't run here and there. Tim Vivian's lucid translations and discerning commentary brings us the life-giving wisdom of these early monastics, a tremendous gift. We are in their debt, and his!"" The Rev. Michael Plekon, PhD, Professor Emeritus, The City University of New York - Baruch College ""Speaking to us over a distance of some 1700 years, Tim Vivian continues to bring to life the profound but truly human stories and personalities of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. With his fresh translation and extensive footnotes and commentary, this volume, like the first, provides nourishment for the mind and spirit and transports us to an exciting new place that is strangely compelling! 'For those who are capable of understanding these words and keeping them, there is joy and great profit' (Barsanuphius of Gaza)."" Lisa Agaiby, St. Athanasius College, University of Divinity -- (2/24/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""The early ascetics spoke of direction and signposts along the spiritual way. I could think of no better guide in the 'sayings and stories' of the desert fathers and mothers than Tim Vivian. With meticulous veneration and observation, Vivian helps put together fundamental pieces of that distinctive, albeit intriguing puzzle of the fourth- and fifth-century Apophthegmata in a way that brings them to life for our admiration, education, and emulation in the twenty-first century."" John Chryssavgis, author of In the Heart of the Desert and Desert Wisdom for Everyday Life-- (3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Tim Vivian has accomplished something extraordinary: a technical translation that is also user-friendly for those studying the early Christian movement. He has enriched this resource with his discussions around important early monastic/desert themes; footnotes that often provide more than technical information; and his excursuses. This is a great resource. I highly recommend it."" Laura Swan, OSB, author of The Forgotten Desert Mothers -- (4/11/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Tim Vivian's translation of The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers both scholarly and pastoral insights using contemporary language. The annotations provide valuable revelations into the abstruse aphorisms, rendering it an essential resource for scholars and seekers alike. Vivian emphasizes the practical application of the sagacious wisdom of the desert fathers and mothers in everyday life, making it an indispensable volume for spiritual leaders seeking a profound understanding of early Christian spirituality."" Father Macarius Refela, Presbyter, Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and Hawaii -- (4/12/2023 12:00:00 AM)" """Speaking to us over a distance of some 1700 years, Tim Vivian continues to bring to life the profound but truly human stories and personalities of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. With his fresh translation and extensive footnotes and commentary, this volume, like the first, provides nourishment for the mind and spirit and transports us to an exciting new place that is strangely compelling! �For those who are capable of understanding these words and keeping them, there is joy and great profit� (Barsanuphius of Gaza)."" Lisa Agaiby, St. Athanasius College, University of Divinity � ""In our time of division, fear, and constant moving, the desert mothers and fathers tell us otherwise. Sit in your place/cell. Don�t run here and there. Tim Vivian�s lucid translations and discerning commentary brings us the life-giving wisdom of these early monastics, a tremendous gift. We are in their debt, and his!"" The Rev. Michael Plekon, PhD, Professor Emeritus, The City University of New York - Baruch College � ""The early ascetics spoke of direction and signposts along the spiritual way. I could think of no better guide in the �sayings and stories� of the desert fathers and mothers than Tim Vivian. With meticulous veneration and observation, Vivian helps put together fundamental pieces of that distinctive, albeit intriguing puzzle of the fourth- and fifth-century Apophthegmata in a way that brings them to life for our admiration, education, and emulation in the twenty-first century."" John Chryssavgis, author of In the Heart of the Desert and Desert Wisdom for Everyday Life ""First-rate scholarship paired with a contemporary idiom. These enigmatic, provocative, and deeply perceptive �sayings��of the Desert Christians come to life in�Tim�Vivian’s work. Like reading graffiti on a subway wall and pondering the wisdom of the ages at the same�time.�The desert weaves through these pages with�characteristic ferocity and unexpected compassion. I love it."" Belden C. Lane, author of The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality “Tim Vivian has accomplished something extraordinary: a technical translation that is also user-friendly for those studying the early Christian movement. He has enriched this resource with his discussions around important early monastic/desert themes; footnotes that often provide more than technical information; and his excursuses. This is a great resource. I highly recommend it.” Laura Swan, OSB, author of The Forgotten Desert Mothers � “A wonderful book. The introduction on its own ought to be required reading in all theological schools and for those interested in literature generally. This collection of�The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers�is an edition that is destined to become a classic standard. To situate his material, Tim Vivian offers a generous and reflective introduction to the desert tradition that is both scintillating in its intellectual brilliance and moving in its spiritual profundity. The scholarly translations are accompanied at every step by commentary and insight that demonstrate Vivian’s fluent mastery and his status as one of the world’s preeminent leaders in the field. It is a book that scholar and student alike will treasure.” V. Revd. Prof. John A. McGuckin, Faculty of Theology, Oxford University ""Tim Vivian’s translation of The Sayings and Stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers offers both scholarly and pastoral insights using contemporary language. The annotations provide valuable revelations into the abstruse aphorisms, rendering it an essential resource for scholars and seekers alike. Vivian emphasizes the practical application of the sagacious wisdom of the desert fathers and mothers in everyday life, making it an indispensable volume for spiritual leaders seeking a profound understanding of early Christian spirituality."" Father Macarius Refela, Presbyter, Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and Hawaii �" Author InformationTim Vivian is professor emeritus of religious studies at California State University Bakersfield and a retired priest in the Episcopal Church. In 2018, he received an honorary doctorate of divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP, Episcopal) for his scholarship and work for social justice. He has published numerous books, articles, and book reviews on early Christian monasticism, including, with Cistercian Publications, The Life of Antony, Words to Live By, The Holy Workshop of Virtue, and BecomingFire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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