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The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women

by Laura Swan

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Swan introduces readers to the saying, lives, stories and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century forward. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important, influential role in early Christianity, a role that has been long overshadowed by men.

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In introducing readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, the author finally sets the record straight that women played an important, influential role in early Christianity. The book journeys between desert, monastery, and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories rarely are heard.

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An introduction to the Sayings, Lives, stories and spirituality of women in the postbiblical, early Christian movement.
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ISBN:
9780809140169
Author:
Swan, Laura
Publisher:
Paulist Press
Location:
New York
Subject:
History
Subject:
Religion - Church History
Subject:
Antiquities & Archaeology
Subject:
Monasticism
Subject:
Women in christianity
Subject:
Monastic and religious life of women
Subject:
Christianity -- History.
Subject:
Christianity - History - General
Subject:
Christianity-Church History General
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218).
Series Volume:
no. 24
Publication Date:
20010531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.43x5.47x.61 in. .65 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , In introducing readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, the author finally sets the record straight that women played an important, influential role in early Christianity. The book journeys between desert, monastery, and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories rarely are heard.
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