The Ladder of Divine Ascent

by Saint John Climacus

Hardcover, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

248.4

Collection

Publication

Holy Transfiguration Monastery: Boston, Mass. (c1978), Edition: Revised, Hardcover, 274 pages

Description

The Ladder of Divine Ascent is an ascetical treatise on avoiding vice and practicing virtue so that at the end, salvation can be obtained. Written by Saint John Climacus initially for monastics, it has become one of the most highly influential and important works used by the Church as far as guiding the faithful to a God-centered life, second only to Holy Scripture.

Language

ISBN

0913026077 / 9780913026076

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