Ascetical works. Translated by Sister M. Monica Wagner.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Basil, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, approximately 329-379
Other Authors: Wagner, Monica, 1910-2006
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, Fathers of the Church, inc., 1950.
Series:Fathers of the church ; v. 9.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • An introduction to the ascetical life
  • An ascetical discourse and exhortation on the renunciation of the world and spiritual perfection
  • A discourse on ascetical discipline
  • Preface on the judgment of God
  • Concerning faith
  • Herewith begins the morals
  • An ascetical discourse
  • An ascetical discourse
  • The long rules
  • Concerning baptism
  • Homily on the words : 'Give heed to thyself'
  • Homily 10 : Against those who are prone to anger
  • Homily 11 : Concerning envy
  • Homily 21 : On detachment from worldly goods
  • On mercy and justice.