Mount Athos and Meteora: The History of the Greek Landmarks that Became Orthodox Christian Monasteries

Meteora: The History of the Famous Greek Landmark that Houses Eastern Orthodox Monasteries

*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *In

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Mount Athos: The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “Cle

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Holy Men of Mount Athos 067408876X, 9780674088764

Often simply called the Holy Mountain, Mount Athos was the most famous center of Byzantine monasticism and remains the s

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Traditional Recipes of Holy Mount Athos 9789604871889

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The Life of Prayer on Mount Athos 1789975182, 9781789975185

According to St Basil, the monk’s whole life should be a season of prayer, both public prayer and private prayer. That i

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Mount Athos: Renewal in Paradise 9780300236347

Mount Athos, a spectacularly beautiful rocky peninsula jutting out from the coast of northeastern Greece, has been a mon

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Place Experience of the Sacred: Silence and the Pilgrimage Topography of Mount Athos 9819962145, 9789819962143

This book explores the topography of Mount Athos, emphasizing the significance of silence and communal ritual in its und

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Innovation in the Orthodox Christian Tradition?: The Question of Change in Greek Orthodox Thought and Practice 978-1409420774

The relationship between tradition and innovation in Orthodox Christianity has often been problematic, filled with tensi

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Place Experience of the Sacred: Silence and the Pilgrimage Topography of Mount Athos 9819962145, 9789819962143

This book explores the topography of Mount Athos, emphasizing the significance of silence and communal ritual in its und

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Gospel Texts and the Acts of Saint Thomas from Mount Athos 9781463211790

A rare glimpse into the wealth of manuscripts held by the community of Mount Athos, this volume includes material from c

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