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John Cassian: The Institutes

John Cassian: The Institutes
Translated and Annotated by Boniface Ramsey, OP
$34.95

John Cassian: The Institutes

The first written work of John Cassian in which he shares the wisdom of Egyptian monasticism, especially rules of monastic life and lessons on battling the eight principal vices.

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.

Harcdover, 287 pages

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