Paul Mcguckin
Symeon The New Theologian
- ISBN 13:
- 9780879079413
- author:
- Paul Mcguckin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cistercian Publications c/o Liturgical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Religious History
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 35
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
St. Symeon the New Theologian's works are a testament to his profound spiritual experience and his role as a champion of Orthodoxy. In these theological and practical discourses, he shares his insights into the nature of God and the path to union with the Spirit.
Written from his own immediate experience, these discourses offer a unique glimpse into the hesychast movement, which Symeon transformed through his teachings in a Constantinople monastery. His emphasis on spiritual practice over systematic theology reflects his status as a spiritual master rather than a theologian.
This collection of writings provides valuable insights into the life and thought of one of the most important figures in Christian spirituality, offering readers a chance to engage with the wisdom of St. Symeon the New Theologian.
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