Gregory Palamas (1296-1359) -monk; archbishop; and eminent theologian- was a major figure in fourteenth-century Orthodox Byzantium. His greatest work; In Defense of the Holy Hesychasts (known commonly as The Triads); was written between 1338 and 1341 as a response to the charges of the Calabrian philosopher Barlaam against the monastic groups known as hesychasts. Barlaam denied the legitimacy of their spiritual methods; which included the famous "Jesus Prayer;" and discredited their claims to experience the divine presence. Palamas devoted his career as a theologian to the defense of the truth central to hesychasm: God is accessible to personal experience; because he shared His own life with humanity. This book contains extensive excerpts from Palamas' famous work that; in the words of the book's distinguished editor John Meyendorff; "introduce the reader into the very substance of the religious experience of the Christian East."
#525275 in Books Michael F Holt 2005-06-20 2005-05-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .32 x .2 x 5.49l; .40 #File Name: 0809044390192 pagesThe Fate of Their Country Politicians Slavery Extension and the Coming of the Civil War
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Plain; easy; pleasure readBy R. OlivaMy political history professor recommended me this book. It was a fantastic; easy; and fun read that I went through in one afternoon. It is books like this that make me feel like political history is a topic that does not get enough credit. Political History may seem dry but I find it to be the most interesting and relevant aspect of history to the problems that we are having in our country today. If there is anything I have learned the actions of politicians hasn't changed much.Holt is completely right that the actions of politicians DOES MATTER. Anyone who thinks that politics isn't important obviously hasn't turned on the TV.This book is only 150 pages and is a one night read. However; all of the information in this books discusses a very short but important period of time and gives information about events that are not taught in any class.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy L. ThompsonThe book surprise in quality. The events are linear. The cast of characters is relevant and not introduced at the same time. Get a little sad but that's history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Brian SullivanGood analysis of the political dynamics and the use of slavery in the politics of the time
