From Ascesis to Contemplation: Scripture Reading, Meditation and Prayer in the Writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian

From Ascesis to Contemplation: Scripture Reading, Meditation and Prayer in the Writings of Saint Isaac the SyrianIcoana Credinței: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Scientific ResearchSyriaca.org: The Syriac Reference PortalThe National Endowment for the HumanitiesThe International Balzan Prize FoundationDavid A. Michelsoncbsc_adminRecord added to Zotero bycbsc_adminSyriaca.org: The Syriac Reference Portalhttp://syriaca.org/cbss/75DGX3TY/tei

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CREATED: This bibl record was autogenerated from a Zotero record.GeorgianPăunoiuFrom Ascesis to Contemplation: Scripture Reading, Meditation and Prayer in the Writings of Saint Isaac the Syrianhttp://syriaca.org/cbss/75DGX3TYhttps://www.zotero.org/groups/a_comprehensive_bibliography_on_syriac_studies/items/75DGX3TYhttps://www.zotero.org/groups/4861694/items/75DGX3TYIcoana Credinței: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Scientific Research11202074-82Saint Isaac the Syrian is one of the most beloved Philokalic Fathers and the studyof his texts represents a fascinating journey into the spiritual reality of life,revealing the wisdom, discernment and enthusiasm which only the Holy Spirit cangrant. Abba Isaac does not look for skill and method in interpreting the texts ofthe Scriptures and does not cultivate a certain kind of wisdom which may lead topride, but longs for that understanding which feeds his faith, enlightens his mindand offers him an occasion to marvel. According to Saint Isaac, prayer, spiritualmeditation and Scripture reading are not mere obedience in the spiritual life, butan absolutely necessary experience in acquiring holiness. This unique experiencebecomes a safe guide for the one who, while keeping the forms of ascesis to theend of his life, obtains the key to the ineffable divine gifts. Păunoiu, Georgian. “From Ascesis to Contemplation: Scripture Reading, Meditation and Prayer in the Writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian.” Icoana Credinței: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Scientific Research 11 (2020): 74–82. Georgian Păunoiu, From Ascesis to Contemplation: Scripture Reading, Meditation and Prayer in the Writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian, Icoana Credinței: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Scientific Research 11 (2020): 74–82.Isaac of NinevehNestoriansVII-XVIII CEVIII CEmysticismspirituality