Gregory Palamas: The Triads (Classics of Western Spirituality)
In The Triads, Gregory Palamas defends the hesychast tradition against critics, elucidating the Orthodox understanding of God's uncreated energies and the possibility of experiencing divine light through prayer. This essential text in the Classics of Western Spirituality series bridges medieval theology with enduring spiritual practice, offering profound reflections on union with the divine.
About This Book
The Triads by Gregory Palamas is a foundational work in the Classics of Western Spirituality series, presenting key theological arguments from the 14th-century Byzantine saint.
Palamas articulates the distinction between God's essence and energies, central to Orthodox Christian doctrine, in response to contemporary philosophical challenges.
This text defends the hesychastic tradition of contemplative prayer, emphasizing direct experience of divine grace.
As part of a renowned series, it provides accessible translations and scholarly introductions for modern readers exploring spiritual classics.
The work remains influential in discussions of mysticism and the nature of divine participation in human life.
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