`Olivier Clement sets out to uncover the deeply mystical spirituality that he suggests is neglected by many Christians today. Clement is an Orthodox theologian teaching at the Institute of St. Sergius in Paris and a member of the Ecumenical Institute founded by L'Institute Catholique. The author laments Christians sentimental fascination with anything Eastern, specifically Tao or Zen. He wants to demonstrate that what they are looking for in the spiritual practices of the religions of East Asia can be found in the Christian heritage.
`In his effort to recover the mystical sources of Christianity, Clement provides an anthology of the first Christian mystics. His selections are not arranged chronologically or alphabetically; the end result is not so much an anthology as a selection of passages with extended and lively commentaries. The pieces are arranged according to Clements theological vision, in which spiritual combat occupies a central role. The most instructive part of the work is Clements extensive treatment of different approaches to prayer and contemplation. By linking a series of texts from early Christian centuries together with his own commentaries, albeit in a sometimes disjointed way, Clement has provided a helpful contribution to all who are interested in the study of spirituality.'
Michael Downey America

Roots of Christian Mysticism

Religion & Spirituality

Olivier Clément

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

New City

On Human Being: A Spiritual Anthropology

New City Press

You Are Peter: An Orthodox Theological Reflection on the Papal Primacy

AMAZING THAILAND Land of colors and contrasts (213 pages)

Travel

Asia

Blurb

This compelling study introduces us to the Lutheran pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Orthodox priest, Father Alexander Men. These two martyrs each confronted a hostile, totalitarian world, and their lives show us how to speak about Christ in a world that has forgotten God. Contrasting the lives of two 20th century martyrs to Nazi and Soviet power, Michel Evdokimov challenges us to meet the world on its own terms and to meet God in the form of our neighbor. The afterword by the late Orthodox theologian Olivier Clement is a compelling call to bear witness in our own time.

Two Martyrs in a Godless World: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Alexander Men

Michel Evdokimov

Biographies & Memoirs

By linking together a series of brilliantly chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, the author lays bare the roots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians throughout the ages. This book will appeal to anyone who is interested in the field of spirituality. It is a masterly contribution to Christian scholarship, and this second edition includes an extraordinarily useful Index.

Roots of Christian Mysticism: Texts from the Patristic Era with Commentary, 2nd Edition (Theology and Faith)

History

World

Clément's Transfiguring Time is an early work, written when he was 37. It carries all the excitement of his fresh encounter with Orthodoxy and the Fathers of the Christian Church. He draws on his deep study of Hinduism, Buddhism and Indian myths to differentiate the understanding of time and eternity in archaic religions, in Hinduism and in Buddhism, from the Christian and specifically Orthodox understanding of time and eternity. This new translation the first one in English - wants to bring Clément's early work to a new generation of readers.

Transfiguring Time: Understanding Time in the Light of the Orthodox Tradition

Jeremy N. Ingpen

By linking together a series of brilliantly chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, the author lays bare the roots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians throughout the ages. This is a book that will appeal to anyone who is interested in the field of spirituality; it is a masterly contribution to Christian scholarship.

The Roots of Christian Mysticism: Texts from the Patristic Era with Commentary

Sources : les mystiques chrétiens des origines. Textes et commentaires

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