3 stars
I am conflicted and befuddled by this book. The author is so concerned about finding out how “to pray without ceasing” that he journeys to ask monks, priests and scholars how to do it. The problem I have with the whole concept of the book is this… He is so focused on the command that he forgets the grace of Jesus and the privilege of prayer.
I surely do not have the answer this man was seeking, but I do have the grace of Jesus and the understanding that there are no legalistic requirements in the New Testament. I commend and understand the attitude of wanting to do right by God and follow His commands; however, I just think the author is missing the point entirely. I'm not sure if I can recommend this book or not.

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This new translation of this spiritual classic really makes the character of the wandering pilgrim come alive. A middle-aged Russian man, the ultimate spiritual "seeker," journeys all the way to Siberia to find religious truth. He learns the Jesus Prayer and truly begins to "pray without ceasing." Along the way, he stumbles upon modest huts in which to live and people who generously give him food. He falls into teaching several of them, spreading the meaning of prayer to other seekers. The pilgrim is a model of lay ministry and spirituality.

A timeless classic, fully accessible to the modern reader with this new translation. The settings and characters come to life in this translation. Highly recommended for those serious about spirituality.