The spiritual counsels of Mark, a fifth century monk in Asia Minor, are equally rich in theological insight and historical interest. His writings were deeply valued by Byzantine ascetics, were circulated during the Reformation, and were read by Lutheran divines and Roman theologians. The general level of interest in his works during the first half of the second millennium is eloquently reported in a fourteenth century manuscript, as a slogan often repeated by monastics and ascetics: Sell everything and buy Mark. His words on taking responsibility for one another out of love, his practical advice on the need for repentance, and his strident emphasis on the kind of unity evident in Christ directly relate to modern Christians and may provide a useful point of departure for ecumenical dialogue. This is the 37th book in the Popular Patristic series from St Vladimir's Seminary Press. This book contains two volumes bound in one book.
Author(s): St. Mark the Monk, Tim Vivian, Augustine Casiday
Series: Popular Patristics Series, no. 37
Edition: 1
Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 340
City: Crestwood, NY
Cover
Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
General Introduction
Volume I
1. A Letter to Nicholas
2. Nicholas’ Response to Mark
3. On the Spiritual Law
4. Concerning Those Who Imagine That They Are Justified by Works
5. On Repentance
6. Concerning Fasting
7. The Mind’s Advice to its Own Soul
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Volume II
1. On Melchizedek
2. Disputation with an Attorney
3. On the Incarnation
4. Concerning Holy Baptism
Appendix: Jerome the Greek, “Works Useful to Every Christian”
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