The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology by Chariton, Igumen

Faber & Faber, 1997-07-31. Reprint. paperback. Used: Good.

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Farrar Straus & Giroux, August 1997. Paper Back. New. A privileged glimpse into a sort of working journal of a monk intent on achieving unceasing prayer. Igumen Chariton was a monk who joined the famed Valaam monastery at the turn of the century and became its superior between the two world wars. In 1936, he decided to publish this anthology, writings he had found most helpful in nurturing a fruitful life of prayer. A vast majority of the texts come from the writings of St. Theophan the Recluse, who Chariton felt faithfully summarized and transmitted the teachings of the Philokalia. (It is instructive to note that Chariton felt that the Philokalia itself might be too difficult for his readers -- mostly monks! A cautionary note for those of us who presume to approach that work!). Other writers make their appearance: Ignatius Brianchaninov, St. John of Kronstadt, St. Ephrem the Syrian, and St. John Cassian, as well as other writers included in The Philokalia. The burden of <i>The Art of… Read More

Faber & Faber, 1997-07-31. Reprint. paperback. Used:Good.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

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Faber & Faber, 1997. Paperback. New. reprint edition. 287 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.00 inches.

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1997-07-31. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!