Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam
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John Oliver was a young evangelical American on a journey of discovery--a journey that led him to an ancient Russian monastery, a place of peace and a place of struggle. For on Valaam, he encountered... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1888212659
ISBN13:9781888212655
Release Date:December 2008
Publisher:Ancient Faith Publishing
Length:186 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.3" x 8.8"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Too Short!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I will be reading this one again. Mr. Oliver's poetic and soothing prose lulled me into the story of his wonderful transformation from a "seeker" to an Orthodox Christian. His account of Valaam and Elder Raphael are like an afternoon recollection--as if I can close my eyes and share in his memories.
Touching Heaven
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
"Touching Heaven" is astonishing. Read it slowly, with great care and expectation.
Touching Heaven
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
With some appreciation for Russian culture at the beginning, John Oliver sets off to help rebuild part of the Valaam Monastery. His life is changed as he becomes a better Orthodox Christian and at the same time grows within as a thinker. The silence and the cooperate work in Northern Russia makes him realize his part in the scheme of life. He does find internal peace and understands why men over the centuries have turned to the monastic life. It is well written and could be re-read time and time again.
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