Product Description

A portrait of the traditions and interior life of Russian Orthodox spirituality.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #93540 in Books
• Published on: 1991-07-19
• Released on: 1991-07-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780060630171
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"A profound and beautiful example of a journey toward--rather than away from--[the] self." -- -- Mineapolis Tribune

"A truly classic of Orthodox spirituality on the origin and practice of the Jesus Prayer." -- -- Gnosis

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian

From the Publisher
A portrait of the traditions and interior life of Russian Orthodox spirituality.

Customer Reviews

A Very Spiritual Enlightening Story
I have read this book twice....I especially like French's translation. It opens an aspect of the Christian Life which is not delt with in Western Christian thought or spiritual disciplian. It opens an aspect of Christianity which I found very meaningful and powerful. The book was a true blessing.

Fr. David Belding

Praying Unceasingly - the Prayer of the Heart
How does one obey the scriptural imperative to "Pray without ceasing?" The simple pilgrim (we learn his background in bits and snatches) sets out to learn how... from both the wise and the simple he meets on the road. In a period and place where a cup of tea is a rare treat and a book one's sole possession, glimpses of disaster and survival, madness and understanding, suffering and joy, simplicity and layers of implications appear with every turn in the road.

"Pray, and do not labor much to conquer your passions by your own strength. For 'greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world,' (1 John 4:4), says holy Scripture."

Should be Six Stars!!
A great Christian masterpiece! Reading this book gives one appreciation and thanks for the Lord's grace and mercy. A wonderful guide to life - especially in this hectic modern society. Very mystical but also very practical following in the tradition of most Orthodox spiritual essays. Highly recommended to all Christians seeking a deeper understanding of taking up one's Cross.