The Library of Paradise

R1628,68

Contemplative reading is a spiritual practice developed by Christian monks in sixth- and seventh-century Mesopotamia. The Library of Paradise tells the story of this Syriac tradition in three phases: its establishment as an ascetic practice, the articulation of its theology, and its maturation and spread.

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ISBN

9780192573285

Number Of Pages

352

File Size

3.96 mb

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EPUB

Published

15-09-2022