Fifty Spiritual Homilies Of St. Macarius The Egyptian (1921) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165457427)

Fifty Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian is a collection of sermons and teachings from the fourth-century Christian monk and ascetic, St. Macarius. The book, originally written in Greek, has been translated into English and published in 1921. The homilies cover a range of topics related to Christian spirituality, including the nature of God, the importance of prayer and fasting, the dangers of sin and temptation, and the path to salvation. St. Macarius draws on his own experiences as a monk and hermit in the Egyptian desert to offer practical advice and wisdom for those seeking to deepen their faith.The language of the homilies is poetic and metaphorical, with frequent references to biblical stories and imagery. St. Macarius emphasizes the need for humility and self-discipline in the spiritual life, and encourages his listeners to cultivate a deep love for God and a desire for spiritual transformation.Overall, Fifty Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian is a timeless and inspiring work of Christian spirituality, offering guidance and insight for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: St Macarius the Egyptian,Arthur James Mason
ISBN-10: 1165457423
ISBN-13: 9781165457427
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d