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said to Abba Acacius: 'A woman knows she has conceived when she no longer loses any blood. So it is with the soul, she knows she has conceived the Holy Spirit when the passions stop coming out of her. But as long as one is held back in the passions, how can one dare to believe one is sinless? Give
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One time, the blessed Abba Theophilus the archbishop went to Scetis. But the brothers gathered and said to Abba Pambo: 'Tell the Father one word that he may benefit.' The old man told them: 'If he does not always benefit from our silence, then if we speak he will still not
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Abbot Pastor said: 'If a man has done wrong and does not deny it, but says: "I did wrong," do not rebuke him, because you will break the resolution of his soul. And if you tell him: "Do not be sad, brother," but watch it in the future, you stir him up to change his
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The original sayings were passed down from monk to monk, though in their current version most simply describe the stories in the form of "Abba X said ..." The early Desert Fathers also received many visitors seeking counseling, typically by asking "Give me a word,
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Müller-Kessler, Christa (2022). "Piecing together Christian Palestinian Aramaic Texts under Georgian Manuscripts: (St Petersburg, NLR, Syr. 16; Sinai, Georg. NF 19, 71; Oslo, Martin Schøyen, MS 35, 37; Princeton, Garrett MS 24; Göttingen, Syr. 17, 19, 23, 25)",
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translation known from dispersed fragments for the early transmission (6th to 7th century AD) as well as a fragmentary version for the later period (ca. 10th to 11th century AD), originating from or still housed at the
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A hermit saw someone laughing, and said to him, "We have to render an account of our whole life before heaven and earth, and you can laugh?"
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There are four major versions of the Systematic Collection, in Greek, Latin, Syriac, and Armenian. The earliest Greek manuscript of the
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Desreumaux, Alain (2010). "Les manuscrits araméens christo-palestiniens du nouveau fonds du monastère de Sainte-Catherine du Sinaï,”
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In the Heart of the Desert: Revised Edition: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (Treasures of the World's Religions)
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into English in the early 20th century. The first complete translation of the alphabetical "apophthegmata" into English is that of
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Anonymous. Krawiec, Rebecca; Marquis, Christine Luckritz; Schroeder, Caroline T.; Zeldes, Amir; Davidson, Elizabeth (eds.).
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in approximately 555. That work may contain only one fifth of the original Greek text. In the 17th century, the Dutch
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from 2012 to 2014. The most comprehensive critical edition of the alphabetical "apophthegmata" was published by
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The collections consist of wisdom stories describing the spiritual practices and experiences of early Christian
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The Sayings and Stories of the Christian Fathers of Egypt: The Syrian Version of the "Apophthegmata Patrum"
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compiled and translated all the available sources on the Desert Fathers and published them in Latin as the
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dialects of Coptic, but they represent back-translations from Greek. They were collected and published by
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Catalogue of Syriac Fragments (New Finds) in the Library of the Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai
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Concerning the reading of the scriptures, night vigils, the service of the Psalms, and constant prayer
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Self-Control Should Be Achieved Not Only in the Case of Food but Also in Other Movements of the Soul
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Papers presented at the Thirteenth International Conference on Patristic Studies held in Oxford 1999
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living in the desert of Egypt. They are typically in the form of a conversation between a younger
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Fathers of the Church: Iberian Fathers: Martin of Braga/Paschasius of Dumium/Leander of Seville
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The Anonymous Sayings of the Desert Fathers: A Select Edition and Complete English Translation
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The Word in the desert: scripture and the quest for holiness in early Christian monasticism
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translations of both the Alphabetical and Systematic collections. In the period 867–872,
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The Paradise or Garden of the Holy Fathers, Volume 2: Sayings of the Desert Fathers
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The Book of the Elders – sayings of the Desert Fathers: the systematic collection
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Le manuscrit de la version copte en dialect sahidique des "Apophthegmata Patrum"
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Les chemins de Dieu au désert: collection systematique des Apophtegmes des Pères
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The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century
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The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century
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That nothing should be done for ostentation and that avarice should be avoided
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The sayings and stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Th–Ō (Thêta–Ōméga)
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The sayings and stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Th–Ō (Thêta–Ōméga)
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Concerning that it is best to be hospitable and show mercy with cheerfulness
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and his spiritual father, or as advice given to visitors. Beginning as an
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Paterica armeniaca a P. P. Mechitaristis edita (1855) nunc latine reddita
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Comptes rendus des scéances l’Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres
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Desert Christians: an introduction to the literature of early monasticism
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Many notable Desert Fathers are mentioned in the collections, including
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Sayings of those who endure in asceticism, showing their eminent virtue
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Exhortation of the holy fathers concerning progress toward perfection
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is MS Athos Lavra B 37 (copied in 970 AD). The contents of each are:
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The sayings and stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: A–H (Ȇta)
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More sayings of the Desert Fathers: an English translation and notes
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The sayings and stories of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: A–H (Ȇta)
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The sayings of the Desert Fathers : the alphabetical collection
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https://adh.ge/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/M_ller-Kessler-DiKa-V1.pdf
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Concerning poverty and the necessity of keeping oneself from avarice
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Various Narratives for Security in the Wars Arising against Us from
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Poverty and That It Is Necessary to Guard against Covetousness
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Concerning temperance in food and concerning the mastery of all
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On the necessity of being joyfully compassionate and hospitable
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Les Sentences des Pères du Désert: troisième recueil et tables
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Give Me a Word: The Alphabetical Sayings of the Desert Fathers
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Sourozh, Metropolitan Anthony of; Benedicta Ward (June 1987).
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The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection
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The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection
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Give Me a Word: The Alphabetical Sayings of the Desert Fathers
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An Exhortation of Holy Fathers on Advancing toward Perfection
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Les Sentences des Pères du Désert: recueil de Pélage et Jean
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Chryssavgis, John; Ware, Kallistos; Ward, Benedicta (2008).
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Various stories to keep on guard against assaults of luxury
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One Must Joyfully Practice Hospitality and Show Compassion
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Concerning spirit-seeing and wonder-working of the fathers
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MS Vatic. Graec. 1599 (10th century), contains 765 sayings
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MS Sinai St. Catherine 448 (1004 AD), contains 765 sayings
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Concerning that we ought to pray unceasingly and soberly
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Various Narratives Preparing Us for Patience and Courage
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The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
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The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
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into Latin, followed by a more extensive translation by
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have been translated in whole or in part several times.
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Apophthegmata Patrum: The Greek Alphabetical Collection
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Stories attributed to early Christian hermits and monks
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That one must be on his guard against judging anybody
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The ascetic self: subjectivity, memory and tradition
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Concerning hospitality and almsgiving done with joy
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Various stories training us to patience and courage
1397:Prologue to The Book of the Elders Called Paradise 75: 2274:Concerning the fathers who wrought wonderful works 2219:Concerning watchfulness in thought, word, and deed 2071:Concerning the holy old men who used to work signs 502:Ὅτι δεῖ τὴν ἡσυχίαν καὶ τὴν κατάνυξιν μεταδιώκειν 3576:A bibliography of the various collections of the 3302:Silence and Honey Cakes: The Wisdom of the Desert 2727: 2725: 2723: 2721: 2719: 107:, and appeared in various forms and collections. 3585: 1950:Concerning that nothing should be done for show 677:126, (10th-11th centuries), contains 676 sayings 3096: 3094: 3092: 3066: 3064: 3062: 3034: 3032: 2825: 2823: 2821: 2797: 2318:Questions and answers on the vision of the mind 162:influenced many notable theologians, including 3484:Desert Wisdom: Sayings from the Desert Fathers 3252: 2951: 2854: 2768:. Bloomington, Ind.: World Wisdom. p. 4. 2716: 2307:Questions and answers by the fathers and monks 1928:Concerning that a monk should possess nothing 1717:Concerning the necessity of constant vigilance 3343:(Revised ed.). Cistercian Publications. 2804:. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 2757: 2755: 2285:Concerning the greatness of the solitary life 2082:Concerning the best sayings of various saints 3089: 3059: 3029: 2834:. Oxford New York: Oxford University Press. 2818: 2175:Concerning the weeping and mourning for sins 1983:Concerning that it is right to live soberly 352:translated a selection of elements from the 3103:The anonymous sayings of the Desert Fathers 2142:on flight from men and silent contemplation 568:Ὅτι χρὴ ἐλεεῖν καὶ φιλοξενεῖν ἐν ἱλαρότητι 3276:. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications. 2929:, Athens: Mount Sinai Foundation, 540–548. 2912:, Athens: Mount Sinai Foundation, 89, 309. 2752: 2558:Concerning the conversation of the fathers 620:On those who have the gift of second sight 3430:. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 3265: 3207:(Gift ed.). Shambhala. p. 184. 2689:. Studia Patristica. Peeters Publishers. 2296:Questions and answers on the ascetic rule 2230:Concerning love, charity, and hospitality 1477:One Should Guard against Judging Anybody 289:from the early 7th century, known as the 3299: 3105:. New York: Cambridge University Press. 2945: 2829: 2492:Concerning being hospitable and merciful 1873:Concerning the perfecting of the fathers 476:Περὶ τοῦ σχήματος τοῦ ἁγίου τῶν μοναχῶν 31: 3423: 3398: 3379: 3100: 3070: 3038: 2848: 2263:Concerning the acceptance of repentance 687: 669:is based on the following manuscripts. 84:from approximately the 5th century AD. 14: 3586: 3463: 3444: 3357: 3323:(Revised ed.). Penguin Classics. 3232:(Revised ed.). Penguin Classics. 3202: 3150: 3125: 2927:Nouveaux manuscrits syriaques du Sinaï 1961:Concerning that we should judge no man 1413:Every Effort Should Be Made to Pursue 173: 39:Christian copy of the text written in 3486:. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 2001. 3175: 3013:), London: Constable & co., 1936. 2684: 2060:Concerning foresight or contemplation 1369: 535:Ὅτι φυλάττεσθαι χρὴ τὸ μηδένα κρίνει 3318: 3271: 3227: 2791: 2678: 2525:Concerning forgetfulness of injuries 2459:Concerning divine and right judgment 420: 2426:Concerning strength and forbearance 2208:Concerning obedience to God and man 24: 3293: 3178:"Apophthegmata Patrum Sahidic 114" 2675:, in Russian, Vol. 3, pp. 140-142. 2536:Concerning loving God and neighbor 1805:Concerning those who work miracles 1695:To be on watch to not judge anyone 1618:) to be pursued with all eagerness 554:That one should always be vigilant 473:Concerning the holy habit of monks 25: 3635: 3559: 3341:The Sayings of the Desert Fathers 2732:Burton-Christie, Douglas (1993). 2470:Concerning vigilance and sobriety 2437:Concerning doing nothing for show 2153:Concerning fasting and abstinence 1939:Concerning patience, or fortitude 241:made the first translations into 2382:Concerning compunction and tears 1584:The Greek Systematic Collection 1501:One Should Pray without Ceasing 58:Apophthegmata Patrum Aegyptiorum 3246: 3221: 3196: 3169: 3144: 3119: 3016: 2999: 2972: 2932: 2915: 2902: 2884: 2875: 1469:One Should Do Nothing for Show 3319:Ward, Benedicta (2003-07-29). 3300:Williams, Rowan (2004-11-19). 3228:Ward, Benedicta (2003-07-29). 2782: 2703: 2666: 2645: 396: 392:blood and receive the Spirit.' 13: 1: 3578:Sayings of the Desert Fathers 3572:; digitized by Luke Dysinger) 3203:Merton, Thomas (2004-11-16). 1684:That nothing be done for show 1549:Those Who Have Second Sight 1240:an Abba of Rome (most likely 557:Περὶ τοῦ δεῖν πάντοτε νήφειν 462:Concerning imperial officials 368:in two volumes (2021, 2023). 302:, Mount Sinai There are also 295:Christian Palestinian Aramaic 160:Sayings of the Desert Fathers 49:Sayings of the Desert Fathers 3365:(Gift ed.). Shambhala. 3184:. Translated by Zeldes, Amir 2908:Brock, Sebastian P. (1995). 2592:Ethiopic Collectio Monastica 2197:Concerning patient endurance 2186:Concerning voluntary poverty 1816:Concerning virtuous behavior 1794:Concerning great visionaries 1493:One Should Ever Be on Watch 665:Wortley's Greek text of the 249:also translated some of the 7: 3424:Wortley, John, ed. (2019). 3380:Wortley, John, ed. (2013). 2925:Philothée du Sinaï (2008). 2577: 1728:Concerning unceasing prayer 1571: 371: 76: 10: 3640: 2830:Harmless, William (2004). 916:Theodore of Eleutheropolis 334:translations. Through the 3464:Vivian, Tim, ed. (2023). 3445:Vivian, Tim, ed. (2021). 3407:Popular Patristics Series 3151:Vivian, Tim, ed. (2021). 3126:Vivian, Tim, ed. (2021). 2713:. Tuebingen, 1923, p. 68. 2360:Concerning perfect virtue 1772:Concerning long-suffering 926:Theophilus the Archbishop 656:Concerning grief for sin 310:translated the text into 308:Methodius of Thessaloniki 300:Monastery of St Catherine 178:The Desert Fathers spoke 77:Apophthégmata tōn Patérōn 65: 3272:Ward, Benedicta (1984). 2955:The Scete Patericon v1-3 2798:Flood, Gavin D. (2004). 2788:"Chryssavgis, pp. 19-29. 2639: 645:On not passing judgement 405:collections include the 322:) survived. Some of the 156:Syncletica of Alexandria 140:Abba Pachomius the Great 3335:(Systematic collection) 3304:. Lion Publishing plc. 3009:(translations from the 2952:Veder, William (2012). 2855:Barlow, Claude (1969). 2304:Book II, Chapters 16–17 2115:Paradise of the Fathers 1376:The 20 chapters of the 846:Eucharistus the Secular 291:Paradise of the Fathers 66:ἀποφθέγματα τῶν πατέρων 3504:of Pelagius and John)) 3496:Dion, J. and G. Oury. 3399:Wortley, John (2014). 3101:Wortley, John (2013). 3071:Wortley, John (2012). 3039:Wortley, John (2014). 2958:. Amsterdam: Pegasus. 2685:Gould, Graham (2001). 2448:Concerning discernment 2415:Concerning destitution 2404:Concerning fornication 2293:Book II, Chapters 1–15 2252:Concerning fornication 1972:Concerning discernment 1917:Concerning fornication 1895:Concerning compunction 1706:Concerning discernment 1629:Concerning compunction 1557:Wonder-Working Elders 1211:Paphnutius the Ascetic 1120:Macarius of Alexandria 931:Theodora of Alexandria 805:Gregory the Theologian 598:Concerning forbearance 495:That we should pursue 465:Περὶ τῶν Μαγιστριανῶν 182:, the latest stage of 136:Abba Macarius of Egypt 57: 43: 2985:Encyclopaedia Iranica 2673:Orthodox Encyclopedia 2599:Ethics of the Fathers 2393:Concerning abstinence 1906:Concerning continence 1177:(called the Shepherd) 1135:Nisterus the Cenobite 881:Zachariah the Recluse 835:Epiphanius of Salamis 810:Gelasius of Nilopolis 590:Περὶ ταπεινοφροσύνης 510:Concerning temperance 484:Concerning anchorites 144:Abba Amoun the Hermit 35: 3619:Hesychast literature 3533:Palladius of Galatia 2942:154:3, 1325, fig. 6. 2893:Digital Kartvelology 2503:Concerning obedience 2016:Concerning obedience 1750:Concerning obedience 1380:(Wortley 2012) are: 961:Joseph of Panephysis 696:Alphabetical Sayings 689:Alphabetical Sayings 648:Περὶ τοῦ μὴ κρίνειν 587:On humble-mindedness 431:(Wortley 2013) are: 427:The sections of the 342:made their way into 285:'s translation into 273:Two translations in 255:Paschasius of Dumium 148:Abba Moses the Black 115:" or "Speak a word, 18:Apophthegmata Patrum 3614:Books of quotations 3522:Budge, E. 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Wallis 2514:Concerning humility 2342: 2315:Book II, Chapter 18 2241:Concerning humility 2121: 2038:Concerning patience 2027:Concerning humility 1855: 1761:Concerning humility 1585: 1303:Sarah of the Desert 1087:, disciple of Abba 1040:Carion the Egyptian 1003:, disciple of Abba 986:John of the Thebaid 951:Isidore of Pelusium 851:Eulogius the Priest 764:Apollo the Shepherd 312:Old Church Slavonic 193:Collectio Monastica 174:History of the text 3514:Regnault, Lucien. 3489:Regnault, Lucien. 3182:Coptic Scriptorium 3007:The desert fathers 2921:Desreumaux, Alain 2337: 2282:Book I, Chapter 14 2271:Book I, Chapter 13 2260:Book I, Chapter 12 2249:Book I, Chapter 11 2238:Book I, Chapter 10 2112: 2049:Concerning charity 1846: 1783:Concerning charity 1614:Concerning peace ( 1583: 1578:Systematic Sayings 1378:Systematic Sayings 1371:Systematic Sayings 1283:Serapion of Nitria 1070:Macarius the Great 956:Isaac of the Cells 946:Isidore the Priest 911:Theodore of Scetis 906:Theodore of Enaton 901:Theodore of Pherme 856:Euprepius of Egypt 837:, Bishop of Cyprus 815:Gerontius of Petra 789:Bessarion of Egypt 609:Concerning charity 411:Systematic Sayings 407:Alphabetic Sayings 44: 3609:Anthony the Great 3599:Wisdom literature 3570:Patrologia Graeca 3475:978-0-87907-292-6 3456:978-0-87907-109-7 3437:978-1-108-47108-4 3416:978-0-88141-497-4 3391:978-0-521-50988-6 3162:978-0-87907-292-6 3137:978-0-87907-109-7 3112:978-0-521-50988-6 3082:978-0-87907-201-8 3052:978-0-88141-497-4 2775:978-1-933316-56-7 2696:978-90-429-0922-9 2634:Wisdom literature 2575: 2574: 2481:Concerning prayer 2335: 2334: 2227:Book I, Chapter 9 2216:Book I, Chapter 8 2205:Book I, Chapter 7 2194:Book I, Chapter 6 2183:Book I, Chapter 5 2172:Book I, Chapter 4 2161:Book I, Chapter 3 2150:Book I, Chapter 2 2136:Book I, Chapter 1 2110: 2109: 1854:and John (Latin) 1844: 1843: 1569: 1568: 1206:Peter the Pionite 1115:Mark the Egyptian 1035:Cronius of Nitria 981:John of the Cells 941:John the Cenobite 866:Evagrius Ponticus 841:Ephrem the Syrian 744:Abraham of Scetes 704:Anthony the Great 667:Anonymous Sayings 663: 662: 601:Περὶ ἀνεξικακίας 499:and grief for sin 429:Anonymous Sayings 422:Anonymous Sayings 415:Anonymous Sayings 326:are preserved in 262:Heribert Rosweyde 124:Anthony the Great 74: 16:(Redirected from 3631: 3604:Egyptian hermits 3545: 3543: 3507:Chaîne M. 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Index

Apophthegmata Patrum

Sogdian
Syriac
Latin
Greek
romanized
Desert Fathers
hermits
monk
oral tradition
Coptic language
Christian monks
Anthony the Great
Abba Arsenius
Abba Poemen
Abba Macarius of Egypt
Abba Pachomius the Great
Abba Amoun the Hermit
Abba Moses the Black
Syncletica of Alexandria
Saint Jerome
Saint Augustine
Coptic
ancient Egyptian
Greek
Collectio Monastica
Ethiopic
Asceticon
Isaiah of Scetis

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