The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition 312.62 he studied Scripture so much

he studied Scripture so much that he became blind and had to dictate his writings

are essential reading for anyone interested in early Christian approaches to ethics as well as the right use and interpretation of the Bible

from the heart of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in its Golden Age

particularly its sexual aspect

The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition 312.62 he studied Scripture so much"Sugg. Donation" In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the