Works by John Cassian
- Conferences of John Cassian
Description:
Conferences of John Cassian offer the modern
Christian a glimpse into the lives of second and third century
Christian
monastics. It documents the thoughts of Christians who took Jesus'
instructions to take up our own cross, leave our family, and renounce
our possessions literally. The Conferences of John Cassian is an
early archetype of the monastic way of life where the theology of
denying self is implemented in daily living. Cassian's work was highly
respected by his contemporaries, as well as those who went on to have
enormous influence on the monastic movement. St. Benedict referenced
Cassian's work while writing The Rule of St. Benedict, which went
on to be the rule of life for countless Benedictine monks.
Andrew Hanson
CCEL Intern
- NPNF-211. Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian (Author of Part)
Description: With over twenty volumes, the Nicene and
Post-Nicene Fathers is a momentous achievement. Originally gathered
by
Philip Schaff, the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers is a collection
of
writings by classical and medieval Christian theologians. The purpose of
such a collection is to make their writings readily available. The
entire work is divided into two series, each with fourteen volumes. The
second series focuses on a variety of important Church Fathers, ranging
from the fourth century to the eighth century. The Nicene and
Post-Nicene Fathers are comprehensive in scope, and provide keen
translations of instructive and illuminating texts from some of the
great theologians of the Christian church. These spiritually
enlightening texts have aided Christians for over a thousand years, and
remain instructive and fruitful even today!
Tim
Perrine
CCEL Staff
Writer
