Christian Hermits Or The Lives of Several Distinguished Solitaries From the Earliest Ages of the Christian Church Until the 8th Century

""Christian Hermits"" is a book that explores the lives of several notable Christian solitaries from the earliest days of the Christian Church until the 8th century. Written by Robert Blakey, this book delves into the experiences and beliefs of these individuals who chose to live in isolation in order to devote themselves entirely to their faith. The book provides a detailed account of their lives, including their struggles, triumphs, and the impact they had on the Christian community. Through their stories, readers will gain insight into the spiritual practices and beliefs of these early Christian hermits, and how they continue to inspire and influence the faith today. Overall, ""Christian Hermits"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of those who dedicated themselves to its teachings.1845. With extracts, both in prose and verse, from the �������Fathers of the Desert's,������� literary remains. The retirement of single individuals from the world, and their voluntary abandonment of every thing like social enjoyment and comfort, forms a curious, and in some points of view, an interesting feature in the early ages of Christianity. At first sight, there is certainly something unnatural and fanatic in this seclusion; but a closer inquiry into the nature of religion and the secret springs of human action may lead one to avoid any rash and unqualified censure upon such voluntary expatriations from social and civil duties and enjoyments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.