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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2019 · 11 MIN

022 | Q6: What does it mean to be holy?

from The Schlep · host Joe Skillen

The 6th century saw an explosion in monasteries around the Christian world. Many have their lives to the quiet and contemplative life, helping the church navigate a complicated era of entanglement with Empire. Holy people were “spiritual athletes” donating great efforts to please God and to help train others.

The 6th century saw an explosion in monasteries around the Christian world. Many have their lives to the quiet and contemplative life, helping the church navigate a complicated era of entanglement with Empire. Holy people were “spiritual athletes” donating great efforts to please God and to help train others.

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