TALES OF A MAGIC MONSTERY

Crossroad Books, 1992. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. John O'Brien B&W illustrations and cover art. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 Crossroad Books paperback, appears to be first paperback edition (1981), but no printing is given. Interesting B&W illustrations (and cover art) by John O'Brien. CONTENT: Here, the charming, mature stories from the internationallly beloved monk are accompanied by original art. Like the parables of Jesus, these tales repeatedly unfold new levels of meaning if we are willing to sit with them. "Theophane's view of God was expansive. It was about God as the center of deep belonging. It was about God as the purveyor of Grace, not judgement. It was about God who celebrated the messy and ordinary and found it sacred. This book is a worthy addition to great devotional and meditative works." " Especially beloved from Tales are the following: "The Pearl of Great Price", "Myself","The Gun", and most especially "Now!" I have always felt that "Tales of a Magic Monastery" will last as long as "Apothegmata Patrum"(the "Sayings of the Desert Fathers")."