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PublisherFarrar, Straus & Giroux

ISBN-10057119382X

ISBN-139780571193820

eBay Product ID (ePID)27038653294

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Book TitlePhilokalia, Volume 4 : The Complete Text; Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Markarios of Corinth

Number of Pages464 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicReligious, Christianity / Orthodox

Publication Year1999

GenreReligion, Philosophy

AuthorPhilip Sherrard

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight12.8 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5 in

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ReviewsA collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century . . . it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches, "A collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century . . . it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches" --Theology Digest, "A collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century . . . it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches" -- Theology Digest

SynopsisThe Philokalia is a collection of texts on prayer and the spiritual life, written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has had a decisive influence upon the Orthodox Church during the last two centuries, and it continues to be read more and more widely. The Philokalia is devoted to themes of universal significance: how we may develop our inner powers and awake from illusion; how we may overcome fragmentation and achieve wholeness; how we may attain contemplative stillness and union with God., The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God. Compiled by Bishop Kallistos Ware The fourth volume of The Philokalia Volumes I through III are also available.