Praying the Name of Jesus, By a Monk of the Eastern Church — 1st Edition Thus

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Praying the Name of Jesus, By a Monk of the Eastern Church — 1st Edition Thus

Name: Praying the Name of Jesus, By a Monk of the Eastern Church — 1st Edition Thus
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Publication: Bronx, New York, John XXIII Center for Eastern Christian Studies (Fordham University), 1967

Formatting: Small 8vo, unpaginated pamphlet.

Condition Report: Very Good. This stapled pamphlet remains fundamentally sound, though it exhibits moderate signs of handling and age. The bright yellow wrappers display a mild touch of edge-wear and rubbing along the spine fold, alongside a small, localised brown stain to the decorative border on the upper front cover. The stapled binding remains firm and secure. Internally, the pages are clean and free from previous ownership markings, displaying only a gentle, even age-toning typical of the paper stock used during this period. An attractive, well-preserved copy of a fragile publication.

Catalogue Note: This is the first standalone English translation of this specific essay, originally published in French as part of the 1959 work La Prière de Jésus by Éditions de Chevetogne. The author, Archimandrite Lev Gillet, famously wrote under the pseudonym "A Monk of the Eastern Church" and was a pivotal figure in introducing Eastern Orthodox spirituality, particularly the Hesychast tradition, to Western readers in the twentieth century.

Translated by George H. Labonte with ecclesiastical approval (bearing a 1967 Imprimatur), this pamphlet was issued by the John XXIII Center for Eastern Christian Studies at Fordham University. Ephemeral publications from the Center during the 1960s were produced in small print runs for academic and theological circles, rendering surviving copies quite scarce on the open market today.

A profound exploration of one of Christianity's most ancient and revered contemplative practices. In Praying the Name of Jesus, "A Monk of the Eastern Church" (Archimandrite Lev Gillet) guides the reader through the Byzantine spiritual tradition of the Jesus Prayer. This concise yet deeply impactful text explores the historical roots, theological significance, and practical application of continuously invoking the Holy Name. It serves as both an introduction for the uninitiated and a meditative reflection for those already walking the path of hesychasm, revealing how a few simple words can transform the heart and center the soul.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: A Monk of the Eastern Church (Lev Gillet)

Book Publisher: John XXIII Center for Eastern Christian Studies

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

Book edition: First Edition

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Book Publication Year: 1967

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Book Binding: Softcover Pamphlet

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Spirituality of the Jesus Prayer in Eastern Christianity

Country/region of manufacture: Bronx, New York, United States

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