The Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian, revised 2nd Edition
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This book is a collection of homilies by Saint Isaac the Syrian, a 7th-century Syriac Christian monk and theologian.
The homilies focus on the ascetic life, offering guidance on prayer, contemplation, and the renunciation of worldly desires.
Saint Isaac emphasizes the importance of inner experience and the cultivation of divine love as the path to spiritual perfection.
He provides insights into the struggles and challenges of monastic life, offering practical advice for overcoming temptations and cultivating virtue.
The homilies are characterized by their profound psychological insights and their emphasis on the transformative power of divine grace.
Saint Isaac's teachings have had a lasting influence on Christian spirituality, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
The homilies focus on the ascetic life, offering guidance on prayer, contemplation, and the renunciation of worldly desires.
Saint Isaac emphasizes the importance of inner experience and the cultivation of divine love as the path to spiritual perfection.
He provides insights into the struggles and challenges of monastic life, offering practical advice for overcoming temptations and cultivating virtue.
The homilies are characterized by their profound psychological insights and their emphasis on the transformative power of divine grace.
Saint Isaac's teachings have had a lasting influence on Christian spirituality, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
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