Finding the Monk Within: Great Monastic Values Today
Finding the Monk Within: Great Monastic Values Today
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With its focus upon key, dynamic monastic figures from late antiquity to the medieval period in the history of Christian spirituality, Finding the Monk Within shows what these figures can teach the contemporary reader about the relevance of monastic values for today: solitude and silence, faith and compassion, friendship and mentoring, contemplation and leadership.
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| Weight | 0.46 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.39 × 14.22 × 2.06 cm |
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