John Cassian: The Conferences

By (author): "Boniface Ramsey, John Cassian"
Genres:Classics books  Nonfiction books  History books  Christian books  Religion books  Spirituality books  Theology books  Christianity books  Prayer books  Catholic books  
Publish Date: 1950
John Cassian: The Conferences
ISBN0809104849
ISBN139780809104840
AsinJohn Cassian: The Conferences
Original titleJohn Cassian: Conferences (Classics of Western Spirituality)
SeriesAncient Christian Writers #57
The first complete English translation of John Cassian's (c. 360-430) Conferences, a work that records dialogues between Cassian and his traveling companion, Germanus, and the great desert masters on the recurring theme of purity of heart, which is the goal of the spiritual life.