Description
“The Paradise or Garden of the Holy Fathers: Being Histories of the Anchorites, Recluses” by Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge (1857–1934) is a translation of ancient Syriac and Coptic texts that recount the lives and teachings of early Christian hermits and monks. These stories, primarily from the Egyptian desert, emphasize spiritual discipline, asceticism, and divine wisdom. Budge’s work preserves the traditions of early Christian monasticism, offering insights into their struggles, miracles, and devotion. It remains a key resource in Christian mystical and ascetic literature.
