Guide to St. Symeon the New Theologian

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...