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The Philokalia
G. E. H. Palmer
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Description for The Philokalia
Paperback. A collection of texts on prayer and the spiritual life, written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. It deals with the themes of universal significance: how we may develop our inner powers and awake from illusion; how we may overcome fragmentation and achieve wholeness; and, more. Translator(s): Palmer, G. E. H. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC8; HRCG; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 242.
The Philokalia is a collection of texts on prayer and the spiritual life, written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has had a decisive influence upon the Orthodox Church during the last two centuries, and it continues to be read more and more widely.
The Philokalia is devoted to themes of universal significance: how we may develop our inner powers and awake from illusion; how we may overcome fragmentation and achieve wholeness; how we may attain ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780571175253
SKU
V9780571175253
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99-13
About G. E. H. Palmer
Gerald Eustace Howell Palmer (1904-84) studied at Oxford and was the MP for Winchester from 1935 until 1945. He collaborated in many translations, including The Philokalia. Gerald Eustace Howell Palmer (1904-84) studied at Oxford and was the MP for Winchester from 1935 until 1945. He collaborated in many translations, including The Philokalia. Gerald Eustace Howell Palmer (1904-84) studied at Oxford ... Read more
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