Looking East in Winter
contemporary thought and the eastern christian tradition
$64.02
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2021
Summary
A Glimmer of Spring: Finding Hope in Eastern Christianity
In these wintry times for the Western world, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and scholar of Eastern Christianity, offers a guiding light. He introduces us to the diverse world of Orthodox Christianity, from ancient desert contemplatives to modern philosophers and activists, revealing sources of fresh perspective and warmth.
Williams demonstrates how this rich tradition transcends familiar polarizations…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472989246 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472989244 |
| Author: | Rowan Williams |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Continuum |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 551g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 160mm x 30mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
” The language is precise and exact, yet also evocative and elegant. “ - Church Times ” An austere read, reflecting a lifetime’s intellectual engagement with Orthodoxy. “ - The Tablet
The language is precise and exact, yet also evocative and elegant. * Church Times *An austere read, reflecting a lifetime’s intellectual engagement with Orthodoxy. It is at the same time full of warmth. Williams’ account of holy folly is wonderful. * The Tablet *There is no theological writer in English whose prose is more lucid, more crystalline, more careful, than Lord Williams of Oystermouth, known more widely as Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012 … Looking East in Winter is a brilliant exploration of modern Orthodox theology … Archbishop Rowan has completed another remarkable book, the reading of which is itself a meditative and nourishing experience. * Medium *
About The Author
Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams is the former Archbishop of Canterbury and was the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, a position from which he retired in 2020. He was also Lady Margaret Professor at Oxford. Williams is a contributing writer for the New Statesman and the author of dozens of books including On Augustine, The Way of St Benedict, Holy Living and The Edge of Words.
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