The text is composed of spiritual advice, parables, and anecdotes that were originally passed down orally before being written down in Coptic, Syriac, Greek, and Latin. The Wortley translation at Barnes & Noble and other editions like the Alphabetical Collection at Target are typically organized into two formats:
: Arranged by the name of the "Abba" (father) or "Amma" (mother) who spoke the words, such as Anthony the Great, Moses the Black, or Syncletica. The Book of the Elders: Sayings of the Desert F...
: A recurring theme is that silence often speaks louder than words. Abba Pambo famously told a visitor that if they did not benefit from his silence, they would never benefit from his speech. The text is composed of spiritual advice, parables,
If you are looking to read these sayings, several reliable versions are available: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks Abba Pambo famously told a visitor that if