The Book of Barsanuphius and John
Questions and answers address life in a monastic community and trust in God. The opening counsels renunciation, while the closing urges freedom from anxious care.
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Book languageGreek
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Key themes
- Monastic life
- Renunciation
- Trust in God
Questions for your reading
- How does renunciation change the way the elders understand daily concerns?
- How does trust in God alter the elders’ treatment of anxious care?
