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John Cassian: The Conferences

The first complete English translation of John Cassian's (c. 360-430) Conferences, a work that records dialogues between Cassian and his traveling companion, Germanus, and the great desert masters on the recurring theme of purity of heart, which is the goal of the spiritual life.

Boniface Ramsey, O.P., who holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Institut Catholique in Paris, taught patristic studies for many years at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall University. He is currently pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Manhattan, NY. His other works in translation include The Sermons of St. Maximus of Turin and John Cassian: The Conferences, both in the Ancient Christian Writers series.

Hardcover, 886 pages

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