A Beginner’s Introduction to the Philokalia
This beginner’s guide to the great five-volume classic of Eastern Orthodox spirituality studies the many concepts addressed in the Philokalia. Each chapter focuses on a single spiritual concept explaining it as simply as possible. Chapters include: Watchfulness (Nepsis), Logismoi (Thoughts), Ascesis, Theosis, The Passion, Stillness (Hesychia), the Jesus Prayer, etc. A superb introduction to the Philokalia. Easy to read.
5″ x 7 1/4″
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 1.7 × 7 in |
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