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The Philokalia. Exploring the Classic Text of Orthodox Spirituality.
. Ed(S): Bingaman, Brock; Nassif, Bradley
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Description for The Philokalia. Exploring the Classic Text of Orthodox Spirituality.
Paperback. This volume provides an ecumenical collection of scholarly essays on the Philokalia that introduces readers to its background, motifs, authors, and relevance for contemporary life and thought. Editor(s): Bingaman, Brock; Nassif, Bradley. Num Pages: 366 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRCC8; HRCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 558.
The Philokalia (literally "love of the beautiful") is, after the Bible, the most influential source of spiritual tradition within the Orthodox Church. First published in Greek in 1782 by St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain and St. Macarios of Corinth, the Philokalia includes works by thirty-six influential Orthodox authors such as Maximus the Confessor, Peter of Madascus, Symeon the New Theologian, and Gregory Palamas. Surprisingly, this important collection of theological and spiritual writings has received little scholarly attention. With the growing interest in Orthodox theology, the need for a substantive resource for Philokalic studies has become increasingly evident. The purpose ... Read more
The Philokalia (literally "love of the beautiful") is, after the Bible, the most influential source of spiritual tradition within the Orthodox Church. First published in Greek in 1782 by St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain and St. Macarios of Corinth, the Philokalia includes works by thirty-six influential Orthodox authors such as Maximus the Confessor, Peter of Madascus, Symeon the New Theologian, and Gregory Palamas. Surprisingly, this important collection of theological and spiritual writings has received little scholarly attention. With the growing interest in Orthodox theology, the need for a substantive resource for Philokalic studies has become increasingly evident. The purpose ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
Number of Pages
366
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195390278
SKU
V9780195390278
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About . Ed(S): Bingaman, Brock; Nassif, Bradley
Brock Bingaman is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Program Director at Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. Bradley Nassif is Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at North Park University in Chicago.
Reviews for The Philokalia. Exploring the Classic Text of Orthodox Spirituality.
This is a first-rate book, which has been very well prepared and researched by its various contributors and is beautifully produced. ... This is altogether a fascinating and outstanding volume, richly endowed with copious references. As such it should provide a sure springboard for further research into the provenance and influence of the ^
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