Description
First published in French in 1955, Irenee Hausherr's classic study of spiritual direction in the early Eastern Church remains the standard resource on the subject to this day. A revival of the practice of spiritual direction has always proceeded periods of spiritual growth and it is hoped that contemporary interest in this ancient discipline may be deepened through contact with the ancient abbas and ammas who shared their experience of God by 'giving a word' to their disciples.
About the Author
Irenee Hausherr, SJ, (1881-1978) was a Jesuit of Alsatian origin and specialist in Greek patristic and monastic spirituality.
Reviews
Among the extensive literature dealing with spiritual direction that appears every year, this is, to our knowledge, the only comprehensive study of the subject from its source-early Christian monasticism.Coptic Church Review
. . . The basic study on spiritual fatherhood.Bishop Kallistos Ware
Book Information
ISBN 9780879075163
Author Ir n e Hausherr, SJ
Format Paperback
Page Count 434
Imprint Liturgical Press
Publisher Liturgical Press
Weight(grams) 680g
