The Ladder of Divine Ascent Books_Orthodox Faith & Theology The unknown writer was a

The unknown writer was a hesychast—a practitioner of stillness and the Jesus Prayer—and in these pages he shares with readers his hidden life

and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2)

And according to Father Sophrony

Helpful liturgical explanations are printed in red throughout

The Ladder of Divine Ascent Books_Orthodox Faith & Theology The unknown writer was aSt. John Climacus, sixth century Abbot of Sinai, compared the spiritual life to a ladder of thirty steps, and explained in detail the challenges presented by each of these steps. This spiritual classic has brought inspiration and edification to every generation since that time, and has been treasured by both monastics and laymen. This edition includes a full color frontispiece of an icon of the Spiritual Ladder, from Mount Sinai. *Hardcover 294 pp.