Author:
Publisher: Image
ISBN: 0307569179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This enduring work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless people with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant's quest for the secret of prayer. Readers follow this anonymous pilgrim as he treks over the Steppes in search of the answer to the one compelling question: How does one pray constantly? Through his journeys, and under the tutelage of a spiritual father, he becomes gradually more open to the promptings of God, and sees joy and plenty wherever he goes. Ultimately, he discovers the different meanings and methods of prayer as he travels to his ultimate destination, Jerusalem. The Way of a Pilgrim is a humble story ripe for renewed appreciation today. The recent changes in Russia have revealed the great religious traditions of that land, and this work, freshly translated for modern times, is among the finest examples of those centuries-old traditions.
The Way of a Pilgrim
Author:
Publisher: Image
ISBN: 0307569179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This enduring work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless people with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant's quest for the secret of prayer. Readers follow this anonymous pilgrim as he treks over the Steppes in search of the answer to the one compelling question: How does one pray constantly? Through his journeys, and under the tutelage of a spiritual father, he becomes gradually more open to the promptings of God, and sees joy and plenty wherever he goes. Ultimately, he discovers the different meanings and methods of prayer as he travels to his ultimate destination, Jerusalem. The Way of a Pilgrim is a humble story ripe for renewed appreciation today. The recent changes in Russia have revealed the great religious traditions of that land, and this work, freshly translated for modern times, is among the finest examples of those centuries-old traditions.
Publisher: Image
ISBN: 0307569179
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This enduring work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless people with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant's quest for the secret of prayer. Readers follow this anonymous pilgrim as he treks over the Steppes in search of the answer to the one compelling question: How does one pray constantly? Through his journeys, and under the tutelage of a spiritual father, he becomes gradually more open to the promptings of God, and sees joy and plenty wherever he goes. Ultimately, he discovers the different meanings and methods of prayer as he travels to his ultimate destination, Jerusalem. The Way of a Pilgrim is a humble story ripe for renewed appreciation today. The recent changes in Russia have revealed the great religious traditions of that land, and this work, freshly translated for modern times, is among the finest examples of those centuries-old traditions.
The Way of a Pilgrim ; And, The Pilgrim Continues His Way
Author:
Publisher: Hope Publishing House
ISBN: 9780932727305
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This is the story of a religious pilgrim's experiences as he wanders from place to place in Russia and Siberia in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Publisher: Hope Publishing House
ISBN: 9780932727305
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This is the story of a religious pilgrim's experiences as he wanders from place to place in Russia and Siberia in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Lost Christianity
Author: Jacob Needleman
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
ISBN: 9781585422531
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A modern philosophical examination of the essence of Christian thought and beliefs draws on ancient texts and modern practices to consider the lost tenets of the Christian faith. Reprint.
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
ISBN: 9781585422531
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
A modern philosophical examination of the essence of Christian thought and beliefs draws on ancient texts and modern practices to consider the lost tenets of the Christian faith. Reprint.
The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues on His Way
Author: Anonymous 19th Century Russian Peasant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773351223
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Way of a Pilgrim was written by an anonymous nineteenth-century Russian peasant and depicts his examination of how to pray without ceasing. Through his voyages and travels, he delves into the value and power of prayer. As he becomes open to the promptings of God, the reader, too, is enlightened.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773351223
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Way of a Pilgrim was written by an anonymous nineteenth-century Russian peasant and depicts his examination of how to pray without ceasing. Through his voyages and travels, he delves into the value and power of prayer. As he becomes open to the promptings of God, the reader, too, is enlightened.
Way of the Pilgrim
Author: Gordon R. Dickson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1627934782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Imagine an Earth totally dominated by an alien race. Imagine that humans and their technology are completely powerless against these invaders. Imagine a world in which people are nothing more than cattle to their new masters Now imagine that one man discovers a key that might free mankind, but he must learn how to care and how to love before he can believe in that key
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1627934782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
Imagine an Earth totally dominated by an alien race. Imagine that humans and their technology are completely powerless against these invaders. Imagine a world in which people are nothing more than cattle to their new masters Now imagine that one man discovers a key that might free mankind, but he must learn how to care and how to love before he can believe in that key
The Way of a Pilgrim
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Pilgrim's Tale
Author: Aleksei Pentkovsky
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809104864
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Based on the Jesus prayer, "The Pilgrim's Tale" is the most famous example of Russian Orthodox spiritual literature. The volume is particularly important because this translation is based on the original manuscript, as opposed to many other current versions which are based on existing translations.
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809104864
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Based on the Jesus prayer, "The Pilgrim's Tale" is the most famous example of Russian Orthodox spiritual literature. The volume is particularly important because this translation is based on the original manuscript, as opposed to many other current versions which are based on existing translations.
The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way
Author:
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834825643
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A special edition of The Way of a Pilgrim and its sequel, two spiritual classics that demonstrate the profound power of the Jesus prayer This classic of world spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim's journey as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to “pray without ceasing.” The narrator, an unnamed nineteenth-century peasant, sets out on his pilgrimage with nothing but a Bible, a rosary, and some dried bread. As he walks, he recites the Jesus prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”)—a prayer that is said to quiet anxiety and fill the heart with love for all creation. With this prayer constantly on his lips, the pilgrim undergoes a profound spiritual education. This edition includes the sequel to The Way of a Pilgrim, entitled A Pilgrim Continues His Way, which contains a lengthy appendix reviewing the teachings of the Holy Fathers on the Jesus prayer.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834825643
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A special edition of The Way of a Pilgrim and its sequel, two spiritual classics that demonstrate the profound power of the Jesus prayer This classic of world spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim's journey as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to “pray without ceasing.” The narrator, an unnamed nineteenth-century peasant, sets out on his pilgrimage with nothing but a Bible, a rosary, and some dried bread. As he walks, he recites the Jesus prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”)—a prayer that is said to quiet anxiety and fill the heart with love for all creation. With this prayer constantly on his lips, the pilgrim undergoes a profound spiritual education. This edition includes the sequel to The Way of a Pilgrim, entitled A Pilgrim Continues His Way, which contains a lengthy appendix reviewing the teachings of the Holy Fathers on the Jesus prayer.
The Way of a Pilgrim
Author:
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
ISBN: 1893361314
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The classic of Russian spirituality--now with facing-page commentary that illuminates and explains the text. The Way of a Pilgrim is the timeless account of an anonymous wanderer who set out on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, and a Bible, with a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. Paul: "Pray without ceasing." In this completely accessible new abridgment, all the terms and references are explained for you--with intriguing insights into aspects of the text that are often not available to the general reader.
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
ISBN: 1893361314
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The classic of Russian spirituality--now with facing-page commentary that illuminates and explains the text. The Way of a Pilgrim is the timeless account of an anonymous wanderer who set out on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, and a Bible, with a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. Paul: "Pray without ceasing." In this completely accessible new abridgment, all the terms and references are explained for you--with intriguing insights into aspects of the text that are often not available to the general reader.
The Pilgrim's Progress
Author: John Bunyan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description