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.
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"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
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Gerald Eustace Howell Palmer (1904-84) studied at Oxford and was the MP for Winchester from 1935 until 1945. He collaborated in many translations, including The Philokalia.
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'It is not clear', states St Nikodimos, 'at what date our holy father Philotheos flourished and died.' Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
The book pictured is actually Volume 4 of The Philokalia: The Complete Text. Volumes 1, 2, and 3 have already been published; and the final volume, which would be Volume 5, would finalize the complete text. However, when Volume 5 would be translated and published is anybody's guess.
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Let the fingers speak, G.E.H. Palmer has outdone himself this time. Whoo-wee. A frightening experience the first parts of the book is, but once you get going you had better grasp the seat of your pants. I highly recommend this book.
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These volumes have been a part of my library for many years, I began with Volume one in 1983 -- I have found a richness of spiritual insight within these writings of the Fathers of the Church.
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BE CAREFUL!!!!
First, let me start off by saying that this is an absolutely wonderful book. However, what far too many people do not understand is that this book should only be read by those in... Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004 by Bob Burcheck
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The cure for today's worldly Christians
This collection of writings from the Desert Fathers of the Holy Church is indispensable for those who want grow into the likeness of Christ. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2003 by A. McBroom
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The Philokalia: Treasured Wisdom of the East (vol. 1).
_The Philokalia_ (meaning "love of the beautiful") consists of the compiled wisdom of monks in the Eastern traditions from the fourth to the fifteenth century, covering over a... Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by New Age of Barbarism
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love of the beautiful
The Philokalia is the supreme ascetical text of two thousand years of Christian history. The Greek title means love of the beautiful, the exalted, the good. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2002 by J. Anderson
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Philokalia (Vol. 4) - The contemplative life
Much like its predecessors, this book mainly is concerned with the contemplative life as well as a solitary existence. Read more
Published on July 20 2002 by A. J. Valasek
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Introspective; teaching of humility and asceticism. (Vol 3)
This is a highly introspective text. The main focuses of this volume are asceticism, humility, and contemplation. The largest majority of its pages are attributed to St. Read more
Published on Jan 21 2002 by A. J. Valasek
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Full of Spiritual Treasures.
I can't read too much at one time because the Philokalia is not simply an intellectual exercise. It requires prayer and reflection and time. Read more
Published on July 30 2001 by A. Doug Floyd
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A Soul Working Book (Vol. 1)
I personally think this is a wonderful book for those people who want to work on their inward person. Read more
Published on May 26 2001 by A. J. Valasek
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Personal thoughts
The Philokalia are a well-spring of "jewels" from the holy fathers available to us for the taking anytime. Read more
Published on Oct 13 2000 by Fr. Emmanuel
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A Treatise on Authentic Christianity
The Philokalia can simply be regarded as the one treatise that captures the true spirit of Christianity. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2000 by Spiros D. Garbis
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