The Ladder of Divine Ascent
/ St. John Climacus
; translated by Archimandrite Lazarus Moore
; with an introduction by M. Heppell
Language: Αγγλικά ; of original work, Ελληνικά Αρχαία (-1453).Country: Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (Μεγάλη Βρετανία).Publication: London : Faber and Faber, 1959Description: 270 p. : ill., fascim. ; 21 cmDewey: 248.47 (Edition 23rd)Old Classification: Δ2 (Ασκητικά κείμενα)Abstract: St. John Climacus is honored by the Church as a great ascetic and as the author of a remarkable work entitled, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, and therefore he has been named "Climacus," or "of the Ladder." In THE LADDER Saint John describes the ascent toward spiritual perfection, which is essential for anyone who wishes to save his soul. It is a written account of his thoughts, based on the collected wisdom of many wise ascetics, and on his own spiritual experience. The book is a great help on the path to truth and virtue. The steps of THE LADDER proceed gradually from strength to strength on the path of perfection. The summit is not reached suddenly, but gradually, as the Savior says: "The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force" (Mt.11:12).Bibliography: Includes index.Subject - Topical Name: νηπτική θεολογία | ασκητισμός | μοναχισμός | πνευματική καθοδήγηση | νήψη | πάθη Item type:
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| Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | |
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| Paraklitos Library Κεντρικά Βιβλιοστάσια | Άσκηση & Μοναχισμός | 248.47 ΙωαΣ κ/l MooL 1959 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available |
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Summary or Abstract: St. John Climacus is honored by the Church as a great ascetic and as the author of a remarkable work entitled, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, and therefore he has been named "Climacus," or "of the Ladder." In THE LADDER Saint John describes the ascent toward spiritual perfection, which is essential for anyone who wishes to save his soul. It is a written account of his thoughts, based on the collected wisdom of many wise ascetics, and on his own spiritual experience. The book is a great help on the path to truth and virtue. The steps of THE LADDER proceed gradually from strength to strength on the path of perfection. The summit is not reached suddenly, but gradually, as the Savior says: "The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force" (Mt.11:12).
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