Light Through Darkness - The Orthodox Tradition

Informationen zum Autor John Chryssavgis studied in Athens and Oxford, and has taught theology in Sydney and Boston. He is theological advisor to the Ecumenical Patriarch on environmental issues. His books include In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers and Cosmic Grace - Humble Prayer: Ecological Initiatives of the Green Patriarch Klappentext In this survey of Orthodox spirituality John Chryssavgis explores familiar themes such as liturgy and sacrament, theology, monasticism, hesychastic prayer, as well as ""the book of nature," spiritual direction, and "the scandal of the cross."

Product details

• Authors: John Chryssavgis
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2004
• EAN: 9781570755484
• ISBN: 978-1-57075-548-4
• No. of pages: 156
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 210 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Traditions of Christian Spirit; Traditions of Christian Spirit
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Orthodox, Religion - World Religions