Oasis of Wisdom by David Gr Keller
The Worlds of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Keller acknowledges the obstacles to a modern spirituality but invites us to overcome them and make the journey into our own heartsHe is to be congratulated on opening up a world often seen as accessible only to monastics and professional theologians. This is a rewarding book on which to meditate and ponder.Theology
. . . Of the making of books there is no end, as the Preacher, said, but to find grain among the chaff is a gift.Theresa Margaret, C.H.N. Hermit, IconographerLlyn Peninsula, Wales
There is so much that resonates (and stirs my conscience) on every page, and so much that is relevant and helpful here and now in very practical terms, not only for solitaries like me, but also for anyone committed to God, and indeed anyone searching for commitment, for we all have the need for solitude in our spirit, whatever form of life we live. It is full of wisdom , not only that of the abbas and ammas, but your own. It is a book to savor and re-read. Indeed it is one of those rare books where a paragraph or even a sentence or phrase is enough for the time being.Theresa Margaret, C.H.N. Hermit, Iconographer Llyn Peninsula, Wales
Well written, inspiring, and provocative. It allows the desert mothers and fathers to speak for themselves; it provides a context for their sayings that neither ignores nor dismisses but acknowledges the differences with our own place in history, nevertheless retrieves the wisdom of these holy men and women in a manner attractive to contemporary longings.Catholic Books Review
Recommended for all theological collections.Catholic Library World
Oasis of Wisdom is a serious and engaging spiritual journey.Catholic Library World
This book, itself, in its organization and in its thought, is truly helpful and fresh, giving gentle nudges towards a deeper understanding of our own lives, using the time-tried wisdom of the Christian tradition. I recommend it highly, and with thanks to the author.The Newsletter of the Friends of Saint Benedict
This present book, by David Keller, has wonderful qualities—readability among them—that allow the newcomer to this genre a gentle entrance into a small and very tight pocket of Christian spirituality.The Newsletter of the Friends of Saint Benedict
. . . Of the making of books there is no end, as the Preacher, said, but to find grain among the chaff is a gift.Theresa Margaret, C.H.N. Hermit, IconographerLlyn Peninsula, Wales
There is so much that resonates (and stirs my conscience) on every page, and so much that is relevant and helpful here and now in very practical terms, not only for solitaries like me, but also for anyone committed to God, and indeed anyone searching for commitment, for we all have the need for solitude in our spirit, whatever form of life we live. It is full of wisdom , not only that of the abbas and ammas, but your own. It is a book to savor and re-read. Indeed it is one of those rare books where a paragraph or even a sentence or phrase is enough for the time being.Theresa Margaret, C.H.N. Hermit, Iconographer Llyn Peninsula, Wales
Well written, inspiring, and provocative. It allows the desert mothers and fathers to speak for themselves; it provides a context for their sayings that neither ignores nor dismisses but acknowledges the differences with our own place in history, nevertheless retrieves the wisdom of these holy men and women in a manner attractive to contemporary longings.Catholic Books Review
Recommended for all theological collections.Catholic Library World
Oasis of Wisdom is a serious and engaging spiritual journey.Catholic Library World
This book, itself, in its organization and in its thought, is truly helpful and fresh, giving gentle nudges towards a deeper understanding of our own lives, using the time-tried wisdom of the Christian tradition. I recommend it highly, and with thanks to the author.The Newsletter of the Friends of Saint Benedict
This present book, by David Keller, has wonderful qualities—readability among them—that allow the newcomer to this genre a gentle entrance into a small and very tight pocket of Christian spirituality.The Newsletter of the Friends of Saint Benedict
David G. R. Keller, an Episcopal priest, is adjunct professor of ascetical theology at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. He is co-steward, with his wife, Emily Wilmer, of Oasis of Wisdom: An Institute for Contemplative Study, Practice, and Living based in Asheville, North Carolina (www.oasisofwisdom.net). He is the author of Oasis of Wisdom: The Worlds of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (Liturgical Press) and Come and See: The Transformation of Personal Prayer (Morehouse Publishing).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814630341 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814630340 |
| Title | Oasis of Wisdom |
| Author | David Gr Keller |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| Year published | 2005-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 210 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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