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{PDF} Philokalia: the Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts Selections PHILOKALIA: THE EASTERN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL TEXTS SELECTIONS ANNOTATED & EXPLAINED PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Allyne Smith | 240 pages | 02 Feb 2007 | Jewish Lights Publishing | 9781594731037 | English | Woodstock, United States Philokalia: The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts Selections Annotated & Explained PDF Book Learn More. View 1 comment. Some of this is difficult to apply outside of a monastic lifestyle, but it is still interesting and historically valuable. A clearly and beautifully annotated text that will make the Philokalia accessible to a new generation of readers. Shelby Giokas rated it really liked it Jun 17, If you want to see inside the Greek Orthodox Church and the theological bases of its Saints- this is the volume. Absolutely wonderful. Jan 01, Dan rated it really liked it Shelves: spirituality , theology , eastern-orthodox , partially-read. This book takes some time to digest it is not a quick read. You can spend days and weeks just on a single page. Steve Crenshaw rated it it was amazing Apr 15, The other is the use of the word "intellect" for "nous. This is a wonderful book full of historical information about the Orthodox church. If you then feel the need for more detailed information, by all means try this book. Rafael Ruiz rated it really liked it Sep 12, A wonderful insightful book at the struggles of faith and wisdom from the early fathers of the church. A gift for our time. ISBN: This book lends itself well to taking it slowly, reading bits at a time, and following through with due introspection. Definitely not worth the price. Kallistos Ware Translator. The seven sections in this book cover repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness and theosis. Wonderfully explains and simplifies this difficult [text]. 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. Full description not available. The Heart. 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. Drew Greene rated it it was amazing Dec 22, Community Reviews. 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. Friend Reviews. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the Philokalia even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. An outstanding collection of Christian Orthodox wisdom. Bible Software. This book is for any spiritual pilgrim. Amazing book at the right time 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. Whether you want to start a contemplative prayer practice or deepen your experience of lectio divina in new ways, you are invited to savor the gifts lectio divina has to offer your heart and spirit. Error rating book. Will be buying the next Philokalia for sure! This is a good read for all who are interested in the area of eastern philosophy and religion. Philokalia: The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts Selections Annotated & Explained Writer A wonderful insightful book at the struggles of faith and wisdom from the early fathers of the church. The Philokalia: The Complete Text. Bishop Kallistos Ware is a renowned Orthodox theologian, author and translator of the Philokalia. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the Philokalia even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. Now you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the Philokalia even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. Philokalia: The Bible of Orthodox Spirituality. Format: Digital. Cate rated it liked it Jun 26, Paul: "Pray without ceasing. The seven sections in this book cover repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness and theosis. So must the Philokalia be studied. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Return to Book Page. In order to utilize all of the features of this web site, JavaScript must be enabled in your browser. More Details Also available in the SkyLight Illuminations Series. Theology from the Great Tradition. This book takes some time to digest it is not a quick read. It's for all Christians, not just Orthodox. An outstanding collection of Christian Orthodox wisdom. Every quote is a gem and worth the price of the book. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Philip Sherrard Translator ,. Definitely not worth the price. This is only a slim skimming of the texts in the Philokalia, not the complete book by any means. A nice compilation of quotes from the fathers. 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. I enjoyed gathering snippets of wisdom from the ages. Philip Sherrard was a poet, translator, literary scholar, theologian and interpreter of the Orthodox tradition. Description Imported from USA. A gift for our time. Matt rated it really liked it Aug 01, Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. Details if other :. This had some obviously profound insights but most of it would be better use for a priest or Biblical scholar that knows all the references and deeper meanings. It brings alive the message of christianity and life in general. Other editions. Thanks for telling us about the problem. I paid Rs for this skeletal selection. It would be hard to put into 20 words or words the depth and breadth of the spirituality evidenced by these early church fathers. James rated it really liked it Sep 04, Febin James rated it it was amazing Jun 25, The Eastern Christian "Love of the Beautiful" can be a companion on your own spiritual journey 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. I'm sure that it would be of interest to any person who is seeking knowledge about the Orthodox church and the historic information about the Orthodox church A hefty tome that is more than the simple reading it appears to be on the outside. Thank you to those who worked on it! Scanned and returned, this book didn't speak to me. On my 2nd. Trivia About Philokalia--The E You can spend days and weeks just on a single page. Philokalia: The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts Selections Annotated & Explained Reviews Don't be fooled like I was. 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. Other editions. However, the selections and commentary give a good overview before any attempt to study all 4 volumes of the complete Philokalia. Books by Allyne Smith. Athos wrestles with historical differences between Christianity's East and West, learns the Orthodox practice of "the prayer of the heart," and explores a monastic republic like no other place on earth. Just what I've been searching for. Manuel Nunez San Roman rated it really liked it Jan 27, 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. 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. He teaches theology at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. So I ended up reading a page or two a day, every once in a while over the course of several months. It does not give you a total view of Philokalia. Drew Greene rated it it was amazing Dec 22, Although I wrote this one, I'm listing it as a favorite because it's an accessible edition of my favorite passages from the Philokalia, the great classic of Eastern Christian spirituality. Some of this is difficult to apply outside of a monastic lifestyle, but it is still interesting and historically valuable. Average rating 4. Cate rated it liked it Jun 26, 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. I was disappointed with the book. Format: Digital. Maitri rated it it was amazing Oct 13, It's for all Christians, not just Orthodox. The timeless account of an anonymous wanderer who set out on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, and a Bible, with a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. One can usually figure out what the translators mean, but they come up with some interesting words. Books and Courses. I've used this book often for my own writing. Praise for the Print Edition Filled with centuries of wisdom. Palmer , Philip Sherrard , Kallistos Ware. But most of those insights are aimed at monastics and seem more inaccessible to laity. Paperback , pages. In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. A hefty tome that is more than the simple reading it appears to be on the outside.
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