Ward, Benedicta, 1933-

Harlots of the desert : a study of repentance in early monastic sources / Benedicta Ward. - Kalamazoo, Mich. : Cistercian Publications, [1987] - ix, 113 p. ; 23 cm. - Cistercian studies series ; 106 . - Cistercian studies series ; no. 106. .

Includes translations of Latin texts selected from the Vitae patrum.

Includes bibliographies and index.

087907406X 0879076062 (pbk.)

88115977


Ex-prostitutes--Religious life--History.--Middle East
Nuns--History.--Middle East
Repentance--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.

BR1713.5.W37 1987 / 17754

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