{"product_id":"a-forest-in-the-desert-the-life-of-saint-john-the-short-paperback","title":"A Forest in the Desert: The Life of Saint John the Short - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Elgamal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOrthodox Creative\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \"A Forest in the Desert\" is a graphic novel that tells the story of John the Short, a humble disciple turned monastic father.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint John the Short is a 4th century Christian who, inspired by the great desert fathers Macarius and Antony, travelled to the desert of Scetis to become a monk. When the harsh teacher Amoi accepted him as a disciple, John learned humility, faith and obedience and grew from an unwitting novice to the father of many monks and a great saint of his generation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A Forest in the desert\"\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the world of early Christian fathers to life in expressive pen and ink. The fluid lines read close to ancient icons with the familiarity of a graphic novel. Christians seeking truth in desert wisdom will find a virtuous example in the ever-relevant life of Saint John the short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative Orthodox is a Canadian Egyptian writer and illustrator. He retells stories of ancient Christianity in modern mediums. Other works by the author include the graphic novel \"Anastasis: The Harrowing of Hades\" and numerous illustrations of church saints that can be found online. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775850250528,"sku":"9780995993020","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/51bb9ec3dc187a56fa6451029734d1bf.webp?v=1780467715","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-forest-in-the-desert-the-life-of-saint-john-the-short-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}