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Steps to Spiritual Perfection: Studies on Spiritual Progress in Evagrius Ponticus,Used
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Evagrius Ponticus (345399) was among the first of the desert fathers to articulate in writing the wisdom of the monastic movement. Jeremy Driscoll comments in this book on Evagrius in such a way as to show his spiritual relevance for our times. The encounter with Evagrius here becomes for modern readers what it was for those to whom he first wrote: a way of receiving spiritual nourishment and advice from one of the desert masters far away. Evagrius sets out challenging conditions that are requirements for the spiritual goalknowledge of the Holy Trinity in a luminous place of prayer. This important work is: a companion volume to Ad Monachos in the Ancient Christian Writers series along with Ad Monachos, this is the single most comprehensive book on Evagrius shows how the Evagrius of history can act as a spiritual guide today+F1549 breaks new ground in interpreting Evagrius, arguing that his Ad Monachos is a key for interpreting other major questions in Evagrius' other works
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Steps to Spiritual Perfection'? A: The book focuses on the spiritual teachings of Evagrius Ponticus, emphasizing his insights on spiritual progress and the pursuit of knowledge of the Holy Trinity through prayer.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jeremy Driscoll OSB, who provides commentary on Evagrius Ponticus and his relevance to modern spirituality.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Steps to Spiritual Perfection' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2005.
- Q: What makes this book a companion volume to Ad Monachos? A: This book complements 'Ad Monachos' as it is considered one of the most comprehensive works on Evagrius, providing further insights into his teachings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to resonate with modern readers, offering spiritual guidance and nourishment reflective of Evagrius' teachings.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the requirements for spiritual growth, insights on prayer, and how Evagrius' teachings can guide contemporary spiritual practices.
- Q: Does the book interpret Evagrius' other works? A: Yes, the book argues that 'Ad Monachos' is key to interpreting other significant questions found in Evagrius' other writings.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Individuals interested in spirituality, monastic teachings, or the works of Evagrius Ponticus would find this book particularly beneficial.