{"product_id":"philokalia-the-eastern-christian-spiritual-texts-selections-annotated-explained-9781594731037","title":"Philokalia--The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated \u0026 Explained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Eastern Christian \"Love of the Beautiful\" can be a companion on your own spiritual journey \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the \u003cem\u003ePhilokalia\u003c\/em\u003e more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated, the title means \"love of the beautiful,\" which reflects the text's emphasis on mystical and contemplative practices to engage all of our senses in the acts of worship and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis introduction to the wisdom of the \u003cem\u003ePhilokalia\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader in its scholarly translations from Greek and Russian. Allyne Smith focuses his thoughtful selection on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work--repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis. Smith's enlightening, accessible facing-page commentary fills in the historical and spiritual context, clarifies core teachings, including the Eastern understanding of salvation, and draws connections to modern-day practices, such as contemplative prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow you can experience the spiritual wisdom of the \u003cem\u003ePhilokalia\u003c\/em\u003e even if you have no previous knowledge of Eastern Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition takes you on a journey through this beloved text, showing you how the teachings of Eastern monks can help you become by grace what God is by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3928005\"\u003eAllyne Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skylight Paths Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594731037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594731039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL013000\"\u003eChristianity | Literature \u0026amp; the Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012000\"\u003eChristian Living | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Skylight Paths Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710528033005,"sku":"9781594731037","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_ee774d09-c2ef-492d-9995-0258f982a3eb.jpg?v=1650144433","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/philokalia-the-eastern-christian-spiritual-texts-selections-annotated-explained-9781594731037","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}