The Way of a Pilgrim: The Jesus Prayer Journey-Annotated & Explained

by Turner Publishing Company

Overview

The classic of Russian spirituality—now with facing-page commentary that illuminates and explains the text.

The Way of a Pilgrim is the timeless account of an anonymous wanderer who set out on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, and a Bible, with a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. Paul: "Pray without ceasing." In this completely accessible new abridgment, all the terms and references are explained for you—with intriguing insights into aspects of the text that are often not available to the general reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683364498
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	04/01/2001
Series:	SkyLight Illuminations
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Gleb Pokrovsky is a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York. He lives in Boston.

Editorial Reviews

The pilgrim’s is a way of great simplicity. Even so, some guidance is necessary to understand it. Now, for the first time in English, comes a truly useful version of the beloved classic of Russian spirituality—one that allows us to actually follow the pilgrim on his way.” —Clark Strand, author, The Wooden Bowl: Simple Meditations for Everyday Life

“I will be recommending this new translation to those interested in learning about the Jesus prayer. Thanks to the helpful annotations, it will be a most useful resource.” —Frederica Matthewes-Green, National Public Radio commentator; author, Facing East and At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy

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