Five Models of Spiritual Direction in the Early Church

by George E . Demacopoulos (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $45.86

  In late antiquity, the rising number of ascetics who joined the priesthood faced a pastoral dilemma. This book explores the struggles of 5 clerics to reconcile their ascetic idealism with the reality of pastoral responsibility. It explores each pastor's criteria for ordination, supervision of subordinate clergy, and methods of spiritual direction.