Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain: A Handbook of Spiritual Counsel
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
Nicodemos (1749–1809), a monk of Saint Athos dedicated to asceticism and learning, was one of the most influential Orthodox writers of the last two centuries. His Handbook, written during the Enlightenment in Europe, shares an exalted vision of human nature, but a vision that proceeds from the truths of revelation as interpreted by the Greek Fathers, not Descartes. This interesting example of philosophical speculation gives researchers insight into the ascetic path as understood by Nicodemos and those who followed his teaching.
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Key Features
- A unique presentation of Christian philosophy in an accessible form
- Fully integrates and cross references with other resources from your Logos library
- Enlightenment-era philosophy written by one dependent on the Greek Fathers
Top Highlights
“All the saved ones may be divided into six ranks and orders” (Page 38)
“Man however being rational leads nature rather than being led by it. Thus when he would desire something, he has the authority either to overrule that desire or to follow it.’” (Page 70)
“For if we neglect our evil thoughts, they will become our downfall and perdition, much like the ship that suddenly finds itself sinking at a time of calm seas when the sailors are sleeping, because they neglected to man the pumps.” (Page 153)
“mind shines brighter than the rays of the sun, as long as it remains above the darkness of willful sinfulness” (Page 68)
“the soul is found in the whole body as fire is found in the whole of a red-hot iron” (Page 68)
About the Author
Nicodemos (1749–1809), a monk of Saint Athos, was one of the most influential Orthodox writers of the last two centuries.