Meditations on the divine liturgy : of the Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church

With a new subject and scriptural index, as well as a short abstract on Nikolai Gogol as a religious personality, this reedited commentary on the Divine Liturgy—the primary public worship service of the Orthodox Church—is as practical as it is mystical. Gogol, one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 19th century, draws from the early Church Fathers and his own experience to explain the sublime mystery of the Orthodox divine services. In doing so, he also provides a fascinating look into his own religious character and profound liturgical spirituality. ** About the Author Nikolai Gogol was one of the leading figures in 19th-century Russian literature and the founder of critical realism. He is best known for his satirical masterpiece Dead Souls and humorous plays and short stories such as The Government Inspector and The Overcoat . Christian Books & Bibles,Christian Denominations & Sects,Orthodoxy,Worship & Devotion,Rites & Ceremonies,Religion & Spirituality Nikolai Gogol was one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 19th century. He was a leading voice of the school of Russian literary realism, and is well known for his short stories, satires, and plays. He was also a deeply religious man, who dedicated one of his last works to the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church. This book provides a commentary on the Divine Liturgy, that is at the same time both mystical and practical. Drawing from the early Church Fathers and his own experience, Gogol explains the sublime mystery of the Orthodox divine services, while at the same time providing a window into his own spiritual life. If you are interested to learn more about Nikolai Gogol as a religious personality, you may download this article by Ivan Andreev, translated by Nicholas Kotar Meditations On The Divine Liturgy Illuminates The Divine Liturgy Of Saint John Chrysostom, The Center Point Of The Orthodox Christian Cycle Of Worship. Gogol Offers A Meditation Both Spiritual And Practical, Educating The Reader As To The Form And Meaning Of The Liturgy. Drawing From Both The Early Church Fathers And His Own Experience In Explaining The Sublime Rite, Gogol Provides A Window Into His Own Spiritual Life. This New Edition Is Enhanced By Both A Subject And Scripture Index. Direct Quotations From The Liturgy Are Taken From The The Divine Liturgy Of Our Father Among The Saints John Chrysostom (9780884653424), Recently Published By Holy Trinity Publications. Book Jacket. With a new subject and scriptural index, as well as a short abstract on Nikolai Gogol as a religious personality, this reedited commentary on the Divine Liturgy the primary public worship service of the Orthodox Church is as practical as it is mystical.