The Contemplative Life

Ancient Christian Writers #4

by Julianus Pomerius, Thomas C. Lawler (Editor), Walter J. Burghardt (Editor)

Written around the end of the fifth century or the beginning of the sixth, this work, composed at the urgent request of a bishop, is an expression of the ideals of the contemplative and the active life, supplemented by a discussion of the vices and the virtues.

Genres: Religion, Theology

220 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1947