The Hermits by Charles Kingsley
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"The Hermits" by Charles Kingsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the lives and spiritual journeys of early Christian hermits. The work explores the reasons behind the ascetic movement in the Christian world, focusing on figures such as St. Antony, St. Paul, and others who sought solitude and connection with God during a time of societal decay in the Roman Empire. The opening of "The
Hermits" sets the stage for an exploration of the social and moral conditions that drove individuals to abandon the secular world for lives of solitude and contemplation. Kingsley begins with a tale involving St. Paphnutius, a hermit who reflects on the state of the Roman Empire and the corruption that precipitated the monastic movement. Through this narrative, the introduction highlights themes of despair, yearning for purity, and the quest for spiritual solace, painting a vivid picture of the motivations behind the hermits' retreat from society and their pursuit of a higher spiritual calling. The groundwork for individual lives, especially that of St. Antony, is carefully laid, indicating that these early ascetics were not only fleeing societal chaos but were also pioneering new paths in faith and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hermits |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1891 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Hermits |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8733 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08733-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 3, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 655 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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