The Philokalia, Volume 1 The Complete Text; Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain & St. Markarios of Corinth
by Palmer, G. E.H.; Sherrard, Philip; Ware, KallistosFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1983-01-01
Publisher(s): Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Summary
The Philokaliais 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 Philokaliahas 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 ofThe Philokalia Volumes I through III are also available.
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"The Philokalia is 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 and first published in Venice in 1782, it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches." -- Theology Digest
"A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable." -- Library Journal
"A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable." -- Library Journal
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