9780879079536-0879079533-Penthos: The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East

Penthos: The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East

ISBN-13: 9780879079536
ISBN-10: 0879079533
Author: Irenee Hausherr
Publication date: 1982
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Format: Paperback 200 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780879079536
ISBN-10: 0879079533
Author: Irenee Hausherr
Publication date: 1982
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Format: Paperback 200 pages

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Penthos: The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East (ISBN-13: 9780879079536 and ISBN-10: 0879079533), written by authors Irenee Hausherr, was published by Liturgical Press in 1982. With an overall rating of 4.4 stars, it's a notable title among other Christian Books & Bibles books. You can easily purchase or rent Penthos: The Doctrine of Compunction in the Christian East (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Christian Books & Bibles books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.71.

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If joy in the resurrection is the distinguishing mark of christian faith, why have christian saints throughout the ages prayed for 'the gift of tears'? What place has penthos, heartfelt compunction, in the sure and certain hope of life in Christ?In this study of penthos in the eastern monastic tradtion, the late Irénée Hauserr makes available to western Christians some of the heart of pastric and Orthodox teaching.

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