A review by theologiaviatorum
Four Desert Fathers by Macarius of Alexandria, Evagrius, Macarius of Egypt, Pambo

informative fast-paced

3.0

I continue my study of monasticism. This short collection brings together stories about four Desert Fathers, namely Pambo, Evagrius, Macarius the Great, and Macarius of Alexandria. Themes throughout are the necessity of silence, asceticism, and hard work. One also finds an increased communion with the animal world. Many monks speak to animals, heal them, and befriend them. I cannot say that this collection was impressive for any reason. Unless you’re interested in the Desert Fathers or early hermetic monasticism I’m unsure why you would want to read this