In the flood of christian ascetics who left the world to seek God alone, Simeon chose a novel withdrawal. He mounted a pillar and remained there the rest of his life. To him came supplicants with al kinds of problems: personal anguish, sickness and pain, infertility, sin, and social transgression. Public issues were mediated at his shrine and slaves manumitted. Three views of the Stylite in three lives.
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In the flood of christian ascetics who left the world to seek God alone, Simeon chose a novel withdrawal. He mounted a pillar and remained there the rest of his life. To him came supplicants with al kinds of problems: personal anguish, sickness and pain, infertility, sin, and social transgression. Public issues were mediated at his shrine and slaves manumitted. Three views of the Stylite in three lives.
Imprint | Liturgical Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Cistercian Studies Series, 112 |
Release date | May 1992 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | May 1992 |
Translators | Robert Doran |
Foreword by | Susan Ashbrook Harvey |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 244 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-87907-512-5 |
Barcode | 9780879075125 |
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LSN | 0-87907-512-0 |