{"product_id":"words-to-live-by-journeys-in-ancient-and-modern-egyptian-monasticism-volume-207-9780879076573","title":"Words to Live by: Journeys in Ancient and Modern Egyptian Monasticism Volume 207","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tim Vivian\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christian Living - Inspirational\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive me a word, Father. From the time of Saint Antony 'at least 'younger monks would ask older, experienced monks, abbas or ammas ( 'fathers ' or 'mothers '), for a saving word, for advice, for wise counsel on how to live. In this book, Coptic scholar and priest Tim Vivian shares personal accounts of journeys to present-day monasteries in Egypt, and translations of ancient texts exemplifying the 'words, ' the insights that have guided desert monks for nearly two millennia. Those who study the monastic tradition professionally and those who search it spiritually will find matter for reflection here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45410016067735,"sku":"9780879076573","price":3987.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780879076573.webp?v=1767312284","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/words-to-live-by-journeys-in-ancient-and-modern-egyptian-monasticism-volume-207-9780879076573","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}