Ascetic Discourses - Monastic Studies Series Author:Abba Isaiah of Scetis, John Chryssavgis, Pachomios (Robert) Penkett Written in the fifth century, during one of the most formative periods of Christian monasticism in Egypt and Palestine, The Ascetic Discourses show a strong influence of the Scripture, both Old and New, and of Early monastic writers. Abba Isaiah has set forth a practical guide for monks, ever aware of the challanges that interpersonal relationsh... more »ips present within monastic communities.« less