Weg der asketen
/ Tito Colliander
Translated as: Ο δρόμος των ασκητών (1981)Translated as: The way of the ascetics (1960)Language: Γερμανικά ; of original work, Σουηδικά.Country: Γερμανία.Edition Statement: 2nd ed.Publication: Apelern, Germany : Johannes A. Wolf, 2006Description: 87 p. ; 21 cmISBN: 3937912037 (pbk.).Series: Orthodoxe Quellen und ZeugnisseDewey: 248.47 (Edition 23rd)Old Classification: Δ1 (Μοναχισμός)Abstract: The book “Way of the Ascetics” by the important Finnish writer Tito Colliander (1904-1989), which was published in 1952 and has since been translated into many languages, opens up the spiritual world of the desert fathers and saints for today. It presents the two thousand year old ascetic tradition of Orthodox Christianity - the "narrow path that leads to life" - in a simple yet profound way that is both encouraging and comforting. The easy-to-understand instructions offer an inspiring and valuable help for everyone who seeks, aspires and wants to realize the experience of the original Christian way as witnessed by the lives of countless saints and righteous people throughout the ages. The work is based on the Holy Fathers of the Orthodox Church and consists largely of direct or freely paraphrased excerpts from their writings, together with some necessary explanations and indications of practical application. (Tito Colliander)Subject - Topical Name: μοναχισμός | ασκητισμός | πνευματική ζωή | χριστιανική ζωή | νηπτική θεολογία Item type:
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| Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraklitos Library Κεντρικά Βιβλιοστάσια | Άσκηση & Μοναχισμός | 248.47 ColT a/w 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available |
Notes Pertaining to Title and Statement of Responsibility: Translation of: Asketernas Väg.
Summary or Abstract: The book “Way of the Ascetics” by the important Finnish writer Tito Colliander (1904-1989), which was published in 1952 and has since been translated into many languages, opens up the spiritual world of the desert fathers and saints for today. It presents the two thousand year old ascetic tradition of Orthodox Christianity - the "narrow path that leads to life" - in a simple yet profound way that is both encouraging and comforting. The easy-to-understand instructions offer an inspiring and valuable help for everyone who seeks, aspires and wants to realize the experience of the original Christian way as witnessed by the lives of countless saints and righteous people throughout the ages.
The work is based on the Holy Fathers of the Orthodox Church and consists largely of direct or freely paraphrased excerpts from their writings, together with some necessary explanations and indications of practical application. (Tito Colliander)
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