Ascetic Discourses of Isaac the Syrian
Isaac begins with renunciation and the monastic life, connecting reverence for God with virtue. His discourses consider spiritual trials, purification and the limits of present experience.
Greek1 edition
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Book languageGreek
Greek edition · 2017
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Key themes
- Renunciation
- Spiritual trials
- Purification
Questions for your reading
- Why does Isaac place reverence for God at the beginning of virtue?
