John Cassian Conferences by Colm Luibheid (translator)

John Cassian [c365-c.435] wrote 24 conferences 9 of which are studied in this volume, which is a study of the Egyptian ideal of a monk. Subjects include: prayer, perfection, gifts of God, spiritual knowledge and more. This has become an early unique classic which has given inspiration to John Main, Bede Griffiths and many more. Part of the Classics of Western Spirituality Series.