About this title: Upon the recommendation of a Scottish publisher, we are reprinting as a single volume this most critically acclaimed and popular of modern Camaldolese books. It is a guide to the hermit way of life, based on the teaching of Blessed Paul Giustiniani and featuring a memorable preface by Thomas Merton. Jean Leclerq, O.S.B. (1911-1993) is widely regarded as the foremost twentieth century scholar of Western monasticism, and this is one of his most impressive achievements. If you are only going to read one work of monastic spirituality in your lifetime, this could be your best choice.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holy Family Hermitage
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780972813211ISBN:0972813217
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Edition: \N
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holy Family Hermitage
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780972813211ISBN:0972813217
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 8.5 by 5 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00154 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1962
Description: Hard Cover. Very Good/Fair Jacket. 192 pages, jacket soiling and wear, name inside, otherwise book in VG unmarked condition! Contents: The Life and Doctrine of Paul Giustaniani, The Hermit's Vocation, The Hermit Life, The Hermit's Prayer, The Hermit's Asceticism, Universal Love as the Ultimate Goal, The Cross of Christ and Martyrdom. Imprimatur. read more
Description: Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. Farrar Straus & Cudahy; First Edition; 1961; Ex-Library; 209 p. From library of Universalist Society of Middleboro, remnants of card pocket on blank flyleaf. Trace of sunning on ends of spine. Clean, unmarked. Jacket rubbed; short tears. "A guide to the hermit way of life, based on the teachings of Blessed Paul Giustiniani, with a preface by Thomas Merton. "; 8vo 8"-9" tall. read more
Description: VG/G Very good condition hardcover in good condition dustjacket. Pub: 1961, Farrar, Straus & Cudahy, NY. A look at the hermit's vocation according to the teachings of Blessed Paul Guiustiniani. Universal love as the ultimate goal. Preface by Thomas Merton. Book is clean with no marks in it. Binding tight, spine square, hinges fine. Dustjacket is not price clipped. It is taped to the front and back covers. Light wear on the edges. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Catholic Book Club, London
Date Published: 1961
Description: Hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition, shadow of sticker on front endpaper, friary library stamp on back endpaper. 192pp. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holy Family Hermitage
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780972813211ISBN:0972813217
Description: New. Upon the recommendation of a Scottish publisher, we are reprinting as a single volume this most critically acclaimed and popular of modern Camaldolese books. It is a guide to the hermit way of life, based on the teaching of Blessed Paul Giustiniani an... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HOLY FAMILY HERMITAGE
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780972813211ISBN:0972813217
Description: New. Upon the recommendation of a Scottish publisher, we are reprinting as a single volume this most critically acclaimed and popular of modern Camaldolese books. It is a guide to the hermit way of life, based on the teaching of Blessed Paul Giustiniani a... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Date Published: 1961
Description: Good in Good dust jacket. Front hinge starting, edges worn, many small chips and scuffs to jacket, water damage to rear jacket panel has left marks to board.; 8vo. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Print on demand title. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London, England
Date Published: 1962
Description: Very Good/Fair in Mylar. 192 pages, short 8vo. Jacket unclipped. Translated by Elizabeth McCabe from the French: Seul avec Dieu: La Vie Eremitique. Preface by Thomas Merton. Two appendices. Shelfwear to DJ: light rubbing along edges: light spine tan, heavy shelfwear to back cover: many crease marks, one large repaired tear running along spine hinge of back cover, a few small coffee stains. In mylar. Tightly bound with very clean and crisp pages. No marks. Volume is in Very Good condition. DJ ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Catholic Book Club
Description: Second Hand in Good jacket. 8vo, 192pp. Very good cloth. Slight fading to top edges of boards. Good d/j, though torn at bottom of spine. Ex-library. Clean and tight pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1962.
Description: Includes a preface by Thomas Merton, and a sketch of the Life and Doctrine of Paul Giustiniani. The book outlines the hermit's vocation, his role in the church, the hermit life, the hermit prayer, his asceticism and how Universal Love is the Ultimate Goal. Ex convent library. Pp.192, convent library stamps to fep. Maroon cloth. VG. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London
Date Published: 1962
Description: First U.K. edition. A study of the life and teachings of Paul Giustiniani, a sixteenth-century member of the Camaldoli, an ancient eremitical Order. Twelve-page Preface by Thomas Merton. Each free endpaper has the marks of a staple which had been attached to the corresponding dustwrapper flap. Tail of spine slightly bumped. Near fine in very good indeed, partially darkened dustwrapper with the holes of one staple to each flap. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail or DHL. International Priority mail for non-UK deliveries. Print on demand title. Delivery is typically 3-5 working days for UK delivery. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
Description: London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. A Vg hardcover in Maroon Cloth with a Good DJ that has some chipping at the edges. First British Edition. Size is 8vo and there are 192 pp. Preface by Thomas Merton. A clean, tight copy. read more
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