{"product_id":"desert-fathers-and-mothers-early-christian-wisdom-sayings-annotated-explained-hardcover","title":"Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings--Annotated \u0026 Explained - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristine Valters Paintner\u003c\/b\u003e (Commentaries by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Valters Paintner, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Benedictine Oblate, is author of \u003cem\u003eLectio Divina-The Sacred Art: Transforming Words \u0026amp; Images into Heart-Centered Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Desert Fathers and Mothers: Early Christian Wisdom Sayings-Annotated \u0026amp; Explained\u003c\/em\u003e (both SkyLight Paths) and \u003cem\u003eThe Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e, among other books. She frequently leads retreats and teaches on the wisdom of Benedictine, Celtic and desert ways of praying. A writer, artist, spiritual director, retreat facilitator and teacher, she is the online Abbess of www.abbeyofthearts.com, a global online monastery dedicated to the integration of contemplative practice and creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383075225778,"sku":"9781683360261","price":30.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2427c8f3679804d37fdec858dd283c4b.webp?v=1777852463","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/desert-fathers-and-mothers-early-christian-wisdom-sayings-annotated-explained-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}