Be Still and Know
God's Presence in Silence
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Orthodox Churches, Church History, Christian Life
| Author: | Norris J. Chumley | ISBN: | 9781451479911 |
| Publisher: | Fortress Press | Publication: | February 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Fortress Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Norris J. Chumley |
| ISBN: | 9781451479911 |
| Publisher: | Fortress Press |
| Publication: | February 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Fortress Press |
| Language: | English |
Early Christian spirituality is a topic of enduring fascination today among scholars and general readers alike. Stories of hermits living in the desert in their pursuit of God catch our fancy. What motivated them and drew them to silence on their path to God? In this gracious tour through our tradition, Norris J. Chumley (Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer, HarperOne 2011) introduces us to Hesychasm, or silence and the lives of its early practicioners. Then, as only a teacher and mentor can, he opens up those important meanings for today.
Early Christian spirituality is a topic of enduring fascination today among scholars and general readers alike. Stories of hermits living in the desert in their pursuit of God catch our fancy. What motivated them and drew them to silence on their path to God? In this gracious tour through our tradition, Norris J. Chumley (Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer, HarperOne 2011) introduces us to Hesychasm, or silence and the lives of its early practicioners. Then, as only a teacher and mentor can, he opens up those important meanings for today.
