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Boethius and monks on YouTube

October 7, 2022 MJH Christianity, Mediaeval Christianity, Monasticism, Monks, Patristics boethius, church fathers, consolation of philosophy, contemplation, happiness, life of antony, Monasticism, mysticism, patristics, prayer, theosis

I recently finished off Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy, and I really felt that he laid out the philosophical foundations for monasticism in the book. So I made this YouTube video. Enjoy!

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