Beauty consuming itself like incense burnt before God in solitude, far from the eyes of men, became the most stirring image of penance conceivable. Stories on conversion from extreme sinfulness to extreme holiness have always attracted humankind's attention, and this was especially so among the monks of the ancient and medieval world. In the literature of fourth-century Egypt, alongside the wise sayings of the desert fathers and the stories illustrating their way of life, there are also the accounts of the lives of the ...
Read More
Beauty consuming itself like incense burnt before God in solitude, far from the eyes of men, became the most stirring image of penance conceivable. Stories on conversion from extreme sinfulness to extreme holiness have always attracted humankind's attention, and this was especially so among the monks of the ancient and medieval world. In the literature of fourth-century Egypt, alongside the wise sayings of the desert fathers and the stories illustrating their way of life, there are also the accounts of the lives of the harlots, Pelagia, Maria, Thais, Mary of Egypt, and a number of lesser figures, all of which were copied, translated, and retold throughout the Middle Ages. In this monograph, Benedicta Ward continues the work she began in The Sayings of the Desert Fathers and The Lives of the Desert Fathers , commenting on early monastic texts by discussing the theme of Christian repentance. She begins with May Magdalene, the archetypal penitent, and goes on to examine the desert tradition, concluding each chapter with new translations of those lives which were most influential in the early Church and on countless generations afterwards.
Read Less
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: a Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $6.74, good condition, Sold by Solr Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Skokie, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Liturgical Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. There is heavy highlighting or handwriting throughout the book. The cover has visible markings and wear. They may be stickers or sticker residue on the cover. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: a Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $6.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cistercian Publications.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: a Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $14.00, fair condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cistercian Publications Inc.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. 113p. A softcover book in good reading condition. Spine faded, front cover creased, owner's name inside, and highlighting on some pages. Binding is tight. Cistercian Studies Series #106.
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: A Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $14.73, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 1987 by Liturgical Press.
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: A Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $15.76, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cistercian Publications.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 124 p. Cistercian Studies, 106. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: A Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $15.99, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cistercian Publications.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 124 p. Cistercian Studies, 106. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: a Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $16.00, new condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Liturgical Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Text block, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper in fine, like new condition. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
Add this copy of Harlots of the Desert: a Study of Repentance in Early to cart. $16.01, very good condition, Sold by First Landing Books & Art, Inc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Virginia Beach, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cistercian Publications.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Not Issued jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Near Fine soft cover. 113pp including Conclusion, notes and index. Beauty consuming itself like incense burnt before God in solitude: these stories of penitent women from the fourth-century egyptian desert fascinated Christians in antiquity and throughout the Middle Ages.
