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by Frederica Mathewes-Green

Early Christians practiced the disciplines of prayer, spiritual direction, fasting, and repentance and believed they were on the path toward an illumined heart. Drawing on early writings, Mathewes-Green offers insight for how 21st-century Christians can incorporate those spiritual practices.


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Originally published: Brewster, Mass. : Paraclete Press, c2001. Includes bibliographical references (p. ).

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  • Title Illumined Heart: Capture the Vibrant Faith of the Ancient Christians
  • Author Frederica Mathewes-Green
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 111
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Paraclete Press (MA), Brewster, Mass
  • Date 2007-07-01
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781557255532 / 1557255539
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.7 x 4.5 x 0.4 in (17.02 x 11.43 x 1.02 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Theometrics: Orthodox
  • Library of Congress subjects Spiritual life - Christianity
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007013256
  • Dewey Decimal Code 248.4

About the author

Frederica Mathewes-Green is a widely published author of 10 books and hundreds of essays in such diverse publications as the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Smithsonian, and the Wall Street Journal. She has been a regular commentator for National Public Radio (NPR), a columnist for the Religion News Service, Beliefnet.com, and Christianity Today, and a podcaster for Ancient Faith Radio. She is in high demand as a speaker. She lives with her husband, the Rev. Gregory Mathewes-Green, in Johnson City, TN. Their three children are grown and married, and they have fourteen grandchildren.
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