Mountain of silence: a search for orthodox spirituality

By:

Markides, Kyriacos C

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Image book New York 2001Description: xii,256p 21 cm; PbkISBN:

978-0385500920

Subject(s):

Religion

DDC classification:

248.4819 MAR

Contents:

1.Prolegomena 2.Elders and saints 3.Transformations 4.Knowledge of god 5.Illnesses of the heart 6.Icons and idols 7.Signs and wonders 8.Angels and demons 9.Invisible intruders 10.Strategies 11.Escape from hell 12.Passion for justice 13.Spiritual laws 14.Ceaseless prayer 15.The threefold way 16.Doxology of peace 17.The mountain of silence Notes

Summary: An expert in Christian mysticism travels to monasteries high in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus and offers a fascinating look at the Greek Orthodox approach to spirituality that will appeal to modern seekers." "In a combination of dialogues, reflections, conversations, history, and travel information, Kyriacos C. Markides continues the exploration of a spiritual tradition and practice he began in Riding with the Lion. In his new book, Markides follows Father Maximos, one of Mount Athos's monks, to the troubled island of Cyprus. As Father Maximos establishes churches, convents, and monasteries in this deeply divided land, Markides is awakened anew to the magnificent spirituality of the Greek Orthodox Church." "Images of the land and the people of Cyprus and details of its tragic history enrich The Mountain of Silence. Like the writings of the great mystics, the book evokes the confluence of an inner and outer journey.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	H.T. Parekh Library	GSB Collection	248.4819 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		40015

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1.Prolegomena
2.Elders and saints
3.Transformations
4.Knowledge of god
5.Illnesses of the heart
6.Icons and idols
7.Signs and wonders
8.Angels and demons
9.Invisible intruders
10.Strategies
11.Escape from hell
12.Passion for justice
13.Spiritual laws
14.Ceaseless prayer
15.The threefold way
16.Doxology of peace
17.The mountain of silence
Notes

An expert in Christian mysticism travels to monasteries high in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus and offers a fascinating look at the Greek Orthodox approach to spirituality that will appeal to modern seekers." "In a combination of dialogues, reflections, conversations, history, and travel information, Kyriacos C. Markides continues the exploration of a spiritual tradition and practice he began in Riding with the Lion. In his new book, Markides follows Father Maximos, one of Mount Athos's monks, to the troubled island of Cyprus. As Father Maximos establishes churches, convents, and monasteries in this deeply divided land, Markides is awakened anew to the magnificent spirituality of the Greek Orthodox Church." "Images of the land and the people of Cyprus and details of its tragic history enrich The Mountain of Silence. Like the writings of the great mystics, the book evokes the confluence of an inner and outer journey.

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