The Philokalia, Volume 1: The Complete Text; Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain & St. Markarios of Corinth

by Saint Nikodimos (Compiled by), Saint Makarios (Compiled by), G. E. H. Palmer (Translator), Philip Sherrard (Translator), Kallistos Ware (Translator)

Overview

The Philokalia is a collection of texts written between the fourth and the fifteenth centuries by spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. First published in Greek in 1782, then translated into Slavonic and later into Russian, The Philokalia has exercised an influence in the recent history of the Orthodox Church far greater than that of any book apart from the Bible. It is concerned with themes of universal importance: how man may develop his inner powers and awake from illusion; how he may overcome fragmentation and achieve spiritual wholeness; how he may attain the life of contemplative stillness and union with God.

"This excellent English translation, which takes into account the latest scholarly research into the original works, represents a major 'gift' from the wise men of the East. The fluency of the literary style of this translation and the practical understanding which these writings reveal for the spiritual predicaments facing each Christian in every generation brings the book well within the range of the ordinary reader who seeks spiritual counsel. The complete Philokalia covers the period from the fourth to the fifteenth century. Volume One . . . takes us up to the eighth century and is thus the common heritage of Orthodox and Catholics." - Chrysostom

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780571130139
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	01/01/1983
Series:	Philokalia Series , #1
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

G. E. H. Palmer served as a translator for Philokalia: The Complete Text.

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher

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 . . . it has had a profound influence on the spiritual life of the Eastern churches.

Theology Digest