I Know a Man in Christ: Elder Sophrony the Hesychast and Theologian Tapa blanda -

Birth of the Theotokos Monas, 2015. ~Robust packaging. Tracking for overseas orders provided on request. . Paperback. Fine. 425pp. Binding sound, text unmarked.

Birth of the Theotocos Monastery, 2015. In English. Soft cover, 24 cm, 440 pp.; net weight 775 gr. ISBN: 978-960-7070-89-0.
Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos wrote this book about Elder Sophrony as an expression of gratitude for his long association (17 years) with the Elder and "to share with readers the spiritual wealth that I unworthily received". The first part of the book is a spiritual portrait of Elder Sophrony. After a brief survey of his theology, the author examines the Elder's writings in the light of the experience of saints of the Church, particularly St Paul, St Symeon the New Theologian and St Gregory Palamas, thus placing his teaching in a wider context. There is a careful analysis of the Elder's correspondence with David Balfour, which reveals "many subtle details of the spiritual life" but also how "a genuine spiritual father guides those entrusted to him". The second part of the book records what the author learnt and experienced during visits to the Monastery of St John the… Leer más