The Abba and Amma in Early Monasticism: The First Pastoral Counselors?
Sketches desert monasticism of the late third century and the key roles played by the Abba and Amma in the development of early monasticism. Outlines the assumptions of these guides and gives brief illustrations of their modes of counsel and direction, some of which parallel certain assumptions and...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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1986
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The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1986, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 311-320 |
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| Summary: | Sketches desert monasticism of the late third century and the key roles played by the Abba and Amma in the development of early monasticism. Outlines the assumptions of these guides and gives brief illustrations of their modes of counsel and direction, some of which parallel certain assumptions and practices of the modern pastoral counselor. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002234098604000405 |