by Laura Swan, Swan, Laura
In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, 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 historical context and spirituality of the desert ascetics. Then she weaves togeth
Genres: History, Adult, Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9781587689932
233 pages
Published: 2022-01-01
Publisher: Paulist Press