In the stillness, waiting : Christian origins of the prayer of the heart / Nicholas Alan Worssam, SSF.
| Author/creator | Worssam, Nicholas Alan author. |
| Other author | Mayes, Andrew D., writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Collegeville, Minnesota : Liturgical Press, [2025] |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | x, 189 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | In the stillness |
| Contents | Acknowledgements -- Foreword / Andrew D. Mayes -- Introduction : Antony (251-356), Arsenius (c. 360-c. 449) and the stillness at the heart of all things -- 1. Evagrius Ponticus (345-399) and the analysis of dispassion -- 2. Syncletica of Alexandria (380-c. 460) and the Desert Mothers -- 3. Macarius (c. 300-390), Diadochus (c. 400-486) and the comfort of the Holy Spirit -- 4. Mark the Ascetic (fifth century), John Climacus (c. 579-649) and the ascent of Mount Sinai -- 5. The two Old Men of Gaza (d. c. 545), Hesychius of Sinai (seventh century) and the art of watchfulness -- 6. Maximus the Confessor (580-662) and the centuries on love -- 7. Isaac of Syria (seventh century) and the ocean of God's mercy -- 8. Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022), Gregory Palamas (1296-1359) and the uncreated light -- Postscript : St Porphyrios (1906-1991) and the silence of joy. -- Bibliography. |
| Abstract | "Nicholas Worssam, Franciscan friar and theologian, reflects on the wealth of Eastern Orthodox Christian spirituality through the teachings of its key figures and texts including Evagrius of Pontus, John Climacus, Isaac of Syria, Maximus the Confessor, Symeon the New Theologian, and Gregory Palamas. In the Stillness, Waiting provides an accessible introduction to these saints of Eastern Christianity and how they serve as wise spiritual guides for all Christians today"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Reprint. Originally published: Norwich : Canterbury Press, 2024. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-189). |
| Other edition issued | Reproduction of (manifestation): Worssam, Nicholas Alan In the stillness, waiting Norwich : Canterbury Press, 2024 9781786224880 |
| ISBN | 9798400802317 |
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