Standing in God's Holy Fire: The Byzantine TraditionThe Orthodox Byzantine tradition is still often undervalued and misunderstood in the Western churches. Standing in God's Holy Fire is a vivid introduction to the leading figures, key themes and values of this living and ancient form of Christian spirituality, which has endured and survived a recent history of systematic persecution. |
Contents
Preface by Philip Sheldrake | 9 |
The Byzantine | 23 |
Evagrios Pontike | 37 |
Copyright | |
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Standing in God's Holy Fire: The Byzantine Tradition John Anthony McGuckin No preview available - 2001 |
Standing in God's Holy Fire: The Byzantine Spiritual Tradition John Anthony McGuckin No preview available - 2001 |
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