Joannis Pearsoni Olim Episcopi Cestriensis Adversaria Hesychiana V1 (1844)

By Joannis Pearsoni

Book Overview

Joannis Pearsoni Olim Episcopi Cestriensis Adversaria Hesychiana V1 (1844) is a book written by John Pearson, a former Bishop of Chester, which was published in 1844. The book is written in Latin and is a collection of notes and observations on the works of the Hesychasts, a group of Christian monks who practiced contemplative prayer and meditation in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The first volume of the book contains Pearson's notes on the writings of St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory of Nyssa, both of whom were influential figures in the Hesychast tradition. Pearson's notes provide valuable insight into the theological and philosophical ideas that underpin the Hesychast tradition, and his work has been widely studied by scholars of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Overall, Joannis Pearsoni Olim Episcopi Cestriensis Adversaria Hesychiana V1 is an important work for anyone interested in the history and teachings of the Hesychast movement within Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165384884
• ISBN13: 9781165384884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"