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Superb little book that serves as an excellent overview and intro to the hesychast tradition and Orthodox Spirituality. Nice pictures of significant historical icons are reproduced throughout. Highly recommended for anyone curious about Orthodoxy. ( )

At first glance, the title may seem a bit misleading, as only about a third of the work concerns itself directly with Palamas and his theological work. It is, however, appropriate to view his contributions (which are not really innovations) in the much longer contexts of Eastern Orthodox Hesychasm ("stillness"), as well as the long-established sacramental life of the Church. Hence the book begins with Evagrius, and continues through John of Kronstadt. An excellent and lucidly-written introduction to Hesychasm. ( )

In this scholarly and yet readable book, hesychasm and Palamite theology are placed into the historical events leading to the controversy with Barlaam of Calabria. Differences betweem East and West are explained from the Orthodox perspective. The significance of St. Gregory in the Byzantine Catholic Church, can be understood in a talk by our pastor, Fr. Kevin Kennedy. To listen please visit: https://youtu.be/r4OtoYnUtrw ( )

Great introduction to hesychasm and Palamite theology and the historical events leading to the famous controversy with Barlaam of Calabria. Explains the differences between Eastern and Western spirituality, which led to a wide gap between Eastern and Western culture, very well. ( )