Ascetic Discourses of Isaac the Syrian
The discourses begin with renunciation and the ordering of monastic life. Isaac’s spiritual counsel considers reverence for God, restraint of speech and the awakening of conscience.
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Book languageGreek
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Key themes
- Renunciation
- Guarding speech
- Spiritual conscience
Questions for your reading
- How does guarding speech awaken the conscience toward God?
