A Guide to St. Symeon the New Theologian

A Guide to St. Symeon the New Theologian
Author: Hannah Hunt
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2015-03-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1625641168

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A Companion to St. Symeon the New Theologian is an accessible guide to one of the great mystical writers of the Eastern Christian tradition. His impassioned writings bring to life the monasticism of the Byzantine Empire at the end of the tenth century. Dr Hunt's succinct analysis of his life, times, and work draws from his homilies, hymns, and other writings to show his unique contribution to the spiritual life. The book details his development as a monk (shaped by the guidance and example of the Studite monk Symeon Eulables), his conflicts with the church authorities, and his inspiration of pupils such as Nicetas Stethatos, who later wrote a biography of his master. Hunt places St. Symeon's conviction that only direct experience of God's divine light confers authority in the context of his work as an abbot and spiritual father. Other aspects of his theology--such as the importance of tears, visions of light, and obedience to one's spiritual father--are also assessed. An indication of further reading, indices, and a comprehensive glossary of unfamiliar terms make this an invaluable addition to the field, both for those studying church history or religious studies and for general Christian readers.


A Guide to St. Symeon the New Theologian
Language: en
Pages: 151
Authors: Hannah Hunt
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-03-26 - Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

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A Companion to St. Symeon the New Theologian is an accessible guide to one of the great mystical writers of the Eastern Christian tradition. His impassioned wri
The Discourses
Language: en
Pages: 418
Authors: Saint Symeon (the New Theologian)
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 1980 - Publisher: Paulist Press

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St. Symeon (942-1022), abbot, spiritual director, theologian and church reformer, was the great spiritual master of Eastern Christianity. His Discourses, the ce
The Life of Saint Symeon the New Theologian
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Nikētas (ho Stēthatos)
Categories: Byzantine Empire
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013 - Publisher:

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The Byzantine mystic, writer, and monastic leader Symeon the New Theologian is considered a saint by the Orthodox Church. The Life was written more than 30 year
Divine Eros
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Saint Symeon (the New Theologian)
Categories: Hymns, Greek
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010 - Publisher:

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Hymns of Divine Love
Language: en
Pages: 296
Authors: Saint Symeon (the New Theologian)
Categories: Christian poetry, Early
Type: BOOK - Published: 1976 - Publisher:

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Collection of 58 hymns by St. Symeon.