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Wisdom from the Western Isles
David Torkington
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Description for Wisdom from the Western Isles
Paperback. Features the teachings of the "Cloud of Unknowing" and the great mystics St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila. This title examines the mystic life with married life. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: FA; HRCS1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 424.
A chance meeting with a mother of six inspires a young American, James Robertson, who has just lost his wife in childbirth, to visit her spiritual director, Peter Calvay, who lives in the Outer Hebrides. In the first part of the book - The Hermit, the young man learns how to pray and how to meditate according to the ancient Christian tradition. In the second part of the book The Prophet, Peter is presumed lost at sea and James is invited to order his personal effects. He finds details of Peter's own spiritual journey that inspires James to deepen his ... Read more
A chance meeting with a mother of six inspires a young American, James Robertson, who has just lost his wife in childbirth, to visit her spiritual director, Peter Calvay, who lives in the Outer Hebrides. In the first part of the book - The Hermit, the young man learns how to pray and how to meditate according to the ancient Christian tradition. In the second part of the book The Prophet, Peter is presumed lost at sea and James is invited to order his personal effects. He finds details of Peter's own spiritual journey that inspires James to deepen his ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
350
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
396
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846941191
SKU
V9781846941191
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-32
About David Torkington
David Torkington is a Catholic journalist, author and speaker, who writes and lectures about prayer and Christian spirituality. He specialises in Mystical Theology and Franciscan spirituality. He had a regular column in The Catholic Herald for many years but is now freelance.
Reviews for Wisdom from the Western Isles
Filled with insights into spiritual growth and the options for meeting God in daily prayer time. Crux of the NewsIf this book ends up on the shelf next to Introduction to the Devout Life, they will be in fitting company. David McLaurin, winner of the "Daily Express Book of the Year Award" for his novel Bishop of San FernandoThe format ... Read more