The Arena
guidelines for spiritual and monastic life
$45.40
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2012
Summary
The Arena: Rediscovering Orthodox Spirituality
One of the most important and accessible texts of Eastern Orthodox Christian teaching on the spiritual life, this book draws upon the ascetic and mystical doctrine of the Greek Fathers and greats of the Orthodox Christian church.
In an age alienated from spiritual culture and rooted in materialism, these teachings pose both a challenge and an invitation to those seeking heightened spirituality. This book is essential reading for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780884652878 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0884652874 |
| Series: | Complete Works of Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov |
| Author: | Ignatius Brianchaninov, Kallistos Ware |
| Publisher: | Holy Trinity Publications |
| Imprint: | The Printshop of St. Job of Pochaev |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2012 |
| Weight: | 621g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 226mm |
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Critics Review
People often ask me about books. The one I’ve been recommending most in the last few years is The Arena, by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, a Russian Orthodox bishop of the last century who was canonized in 1988. Although written by a rigorous monk for fellow monastics, all Christians possessing the courage and discipline to engage this book with attention and obedience may study it with great profit. –Fr. Thomas Hopko, dean emeritus, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
About The Author
Ignatius Brianchaninov
Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807–1867) was a prolific author of Orthodox Christian ascetical works. Published toward the end of his life, his writings continued to grow in popularity long after his death. Along with his contemporary, St. Theophan the Recluse, Ignatius is now considered a foremost authority on Orthodox spirituality. He was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988.
Kallistos (Timothy) Ware is an Orthodox Bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the retired Spalding Lecturer in Eastern Orthodox Studies at Pembroke College, University of Oxford. He is best-known as the author of the classic text The Orthodox Church.
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