Meditations on the Soul's Ascent from the Desert Fathers and Other Early Christian Contemplatives
John Anthony McGuckin is a Professor of Early Church History at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and a priest of the Orthodox Church. Born in Newcastle, England, he is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the author of nine books, including Standing in God's Holy Fire- The Byzantine Tradition and At the Lighting of the Lamps- Hymns of the Ancient Church.
"A rare and well-conceived foray into Christian mysticism."
—Publishers Weekly
"McGuckin has lit on the brilliant idea of rescuing the Desert
Fathers' and Mothers' sayings in simple free-verse form, which
emphasizes the compression and power of their wisdom. This book
will make a welcome addition to the renewed interest in early
Christian ascetics." —Library Journal
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