The Philokalia Vol 1: The Complete Text Volume 1 by G.E.H. Palmer (English) Pape

Description: The Philokalia Vol 1 by G.E.H. Palmer, The Rev. Kallistos Timothy Ware, Philip Sherrard The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Philokalia is a collection of texts 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 exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church. Author Biography 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. The Most Reverend Kallistos (Ware), Metropolitan of Diokleia was born in England in 1934 and studied at Oxford. He embraced the Orthodox faith in 1954 and was ordained in 1966, in the same year he became a lecturer at Oxford. He was appointed to a Fellowship at Pembroke College, Oxford, in 1979 and was consecrated as auxiliary bishop in 1982. He retired in 2001 and was elevated to Metropolitan in 2007. He is the author of The Orthodox Church and The Orthodox Way. Philip Sherrard (1922-1995) was educated at Cambridge and lectured at Kings College, London and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies from 1970 to 1977. He translated the works of George Seferis and Odysseus Elytis, making their work available to the English-speaking world. He was baptised into the Orthodox Church in 1956. Review "The Philokalia is a collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century and first published in Venice in 1782, it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches." --Theology Digest "A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable." --Library Journal Promotional The Philokalia Vol 1 - here translated and edited by G. E. H. Palmer - is the most influential book besides the bible in the recent history of the Orthodox church. Long Description The Philokalia is a collection of texts 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 exercised an influence far greater than that of any book other than the Bible in the recent history of the Orthodox Church. Review Quote "The Philokalia is a collection of texts written in Greek between the fourth and fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox tradition. Compiled in the 18th century and first published in Venice in 1782, it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches." --Theology Digest "A treasure of insight, wisdom, and counsel. The translation is clear and readable." --Library Journal Promotional "Headline" The Philokalia Vol 1 - here translated and edited by G. E. H. Palmer - is the most influential book besides the bible in the recent history of the Orthodox church. Details ISBN0571130135 Pages 384 Series Philokalia Vol. I Language English Translator Philip Sherrard ISBN-10 0571130135 ISBN-13 9780571130139 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 1 Year 1983 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Greek Illustrations index Edition 1st Edited by G.E.H. Palmer Imprint Faber & Faber Short Title PHILOKALIA V01 REV/E Subtitle The Complete Text Volume 1 DOI 10.1604/9780571130139 AU Release Date 1983-02-28 UK Release Date 1983-02-28 NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 Author Philip Sherrard Publisher Faber & Faber Edition Description Main Publication Date 1983-02-28 DEWEY 248.4819 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:934519;

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