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 details the lives of various Christian hermits who lived in solitude from the earliest ages of the Christian Church until the 8th century. The author, Robert Blakey, provides a comprehensive account of the lives, beliefs, and experiences of these solitaries who dedicated their lives to God and lived in isolation from the world. The book covers the lives of several distinguished hermits, including St. Anthony, St. Benedict, and St. Jerome, among others. The author provides a detailed description of their daily lives, their spiritual practices, and their encounters with God. The book also explores the reasons why these individuals chose a life of solitude, and how their experiences influenced the development of Christianity. Overall, Christian Hermits is a fascinating read that offers insights into the lives of some of the most revered figures in Christian history.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.