Orthodox Spirituality: An Outline of the Orthodox Ascetical and Mystical Tradition
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0913836516 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 111 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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. United to the Orthodox Church in 1928, Fr Lev was deeply imbued with Eastern monastic spirituality. 'A Monk of the Eastern Church' is the well-known pseudonym for Fr Lev Gillet (1893-1980), who has authored numerous volumes of biblical and spiritual reflection. In 1948, he was appointed chaplain to the Fell
This unpretentious little book - now revised and expanded - has long been recognized as a trusty guide for those wishing to explore the Orthodox ascetical and mystical tradition. As the introduction observes, the book is neither a scholarly history of Orthodox spirituality, nor a far-reaching treatise on ascetical and mystical graces, nor a description of the psychological state of Orthodox mystics. At the same time, Orthodox Spirituality is a remarkably thorough introduction to Orthodox doctrine, for Orthodox spirituality cannot be properly understood apart from the theological teaching on which it rests: that the aim of man's life is union with God and deification in Christ through the Holy Spirit. Then it explores the Christocentric nature of Orthodox spirituality in three remarkable chapters: "The Baptizing Christ," Chris
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: French