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Paperback. Etat : Good. Illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader.Focuses on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume workrepentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis.

Paperback. Etat : Good. Illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader.Focuses on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume workrepentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis.

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Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. Philokalia: The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts. Book.

Paperback. Etat : New. A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the PHILOKALIA more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated the title means 'love of the beautiful', which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer. This introduction to the wisdom of the PHILOKALIA illuminates a text that, until now, has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work - repentance, the heart prayer, the Jesus Prayer the passions, stillness and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible, facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context clarifies core teachings including the Eastern understanding of salvation and draws connections to modern-day practices such as contemplative prayer. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the PHILOKALIA even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature.…

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Paperback. Etat : New. A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the PHILOKALIA more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated the title means 'love of the beautiful', which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer. This introduction to the wisdom of the PHILOKALIA illuminates a text that, until now, has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work - repentance, the heart prayer, the Jesus Prayer the passions, stillness and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible, facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context clarifies core teachings including the Eastern understanding of salvation and draws connections to modern-day practices such as contemplative prayer. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the PHILOKALIA even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts. Selections Annotated and Explained. This book is the first approachable introduction to the wisdom of the Philokalia (also known as ?The Prayer of the Heart?), which is the classic text of Eastern Christian spirituality. An entirely new translation by Allyne Levoit Smith of significant sections of the five-volume work, which was written by monks from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries, the texts are clearly explained and set in historical and spiritual context in the readable commentary on each facing page. The Philokalia until now has been somewhat intimidating to the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian, yet there is great spiritual wisdom in this beloved writing, for readers of all faiths who are interested in prayer, contemplation, and living a life closer to God. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback or Cased Book. Etat : New. Philokalia--The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated & Explained. Book.

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Paper Back. Etat : New. 'All the saints prayed without ceasing,' wrote St. Silouan of Mt. Athoas, 'they filled every moment with prayer.' In this abridged edition of the PHILOKALIA, important selections are annotated with commentary on facing pages of the text, and biography given for each writer. Seven sections--Repentance, the Heart, Prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the Passions, Stillness and Theosis--review all the major themes of the Fathers' teaching. For anyone interested in beginning to study the whole text of the PHILOKALIA, here is a thoughtful and practical introduction in one volume. 220 pp. …

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. annotated edition. 221 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 3rd Printing. 221p. A softcover book in very good condition. Front cover creased; remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise clean and tight.

Etat : New. Series: Skylight Illuminations. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400. . 2006. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. annotated edition. 221 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Etat : New. Series: Skylight Illuminations. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400. . 2006. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. annotated edition. 240 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Etat : New. A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the PHILOKALIA more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated the title means 'love of the beautiful', which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer. This introduction to the wisdom of the PHILOKALIA illuminates a text that, until now, has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work - repentance, the heart prayer, the Jesus Prayer the passions, stillness and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible, facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context clarifies core teachings including the Eastern understanding of salvation and draws connections to modern-day practices such as contemplative prayer. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the PHILOKALIA even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the PHILOKALIA more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated the title means 'love of the beautiful', which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer. This introduction to the wisdom of the PHILOKALIA illuminates a text that, until now, has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work - repentance, the heart prayer, the Jesus Prayer the passions, stillness and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible, facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context clarifies core teachings including the Eastern understanding of salvation and draws connections to modern-day practices such as contemplative prayer. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the PHILOKALIA even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity.This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature. Illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader.Focuses on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume workrepentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : New. A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the PHILOKALIA more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated the title means 'love of the beautiful', which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer. This introduction to the wisdom of the PHILOKALIA illuminates a text that, until now, has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work - repentance, the heart prayer, the Jesus Prayer the passions, stillness and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible, facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context clarifies core teachings including the Eastern understanding of salvation and draws connections to modern-day practices such as contemplative prayer. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the PHILOKALIA even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature.…