The Way of a Pilgrim

Name: The Way of a Pilgrim
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SKU: 9780241201350
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Candid Tales of a Wanderer to His Spiritual Father

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The Way of a Pilgrim is an anonymous work in the category of Religion & Spirituality that follows a Russian peasant's journey across 19th-century Russia in search of deeper spiritual enlightenment. Through encounters with various people and experiences, the protagonist learns and practices the Jesus Prayer as a path to continuous prayer and inner peace. This spiritual classic delves into themes of faith, devotion, and the seeking of divine presence in everyday life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to spiritual journeys and meditative practices, as it offers an intimate look at the quest for divine presence through continuous prayer. It may appeal to those interested in Russian Orthodox spirituality and the profound impact of the Jesus Prayer on inner transformation.

The Way of a Pilgrim

Description

A simple peasant seeks spiritual fulfilment in this apparently artless tale of popular piety.

'Here, see my belongings—a bag of dry crusts on my back and the Holy Bible in my breast pocket; that's it.'

In 1884, a slim volume containing four short tales appeared in Russia. They told of a pilgrim, a lone wanderer, led by his quiet curiosity and a deep spiritual longing to undertake a lifelong journey across the land. The story of this gentle figure and his travels—through forests, fields and steppes, encountering priests and professors, nuns and convicts on the way—became a beloved spiritual guide around the world, immortalised in the pages of J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey as the 'small pea-green cloth-bound book' that Franny keeps close in her handbag.

At its heart, The Way of a Pilgrim is a paean to peace, prayer, consolation and silent contemplation.

Translated with an introduction and notes by Andrew Louth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241201350

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Andrew Louth
Translated by Anna Zaranko

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 171g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Andrew Louth is Professor Emeritus of Durham University and an archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church. His latest book was Modern Orthodox Thinkers- from the Philokalia to the Present (2015). He also edited reissues of Early Christian Writers and Eusebius- The History of the Church for Penguin Classics. Anna Zaranko is a translator from the Polish, Russian and French, based in the UK.