Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam
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Overview
Touching Heaven tells the story of John Oliver, a young evangelical American on a journey of discovery that leads him to an ancient Russian monastery on the Island of Valaam, a place of peace and a place of struggle. There on Valaam, he encounters Orthodox Christianity and is reminded that the Christian life is not for the faint of heart. And on Valaam, the treasure of stillness requires a fierce guarding.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodox Christianity
- Explains key ideas about the Orthodox Church
- Presents insights into the journey of faith
- Entering Wonder
- Tapestry and Family
- Fumbling Toward Faith
- Awakening to Orthodoxy
- From Routine to Russia
- Salvation and Sweat
- The Rhythm of Vigilance, the Pulse of Prayer
- Monk for a Day
- “Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!”
- Raphael: Astonishment
- John the Baptist: Suddenness
- Farewell
- From Eternity to Here
- Poverty
- Chastity
- Obedience
- Stability
- The Story
Touching Heaven is a lovely book, quiet and contemplative, and full of peaceful revelations.
—Frederica Mathewes-Green, author, Facing East
A gripping . . . account of what drew John Oliver into the deep waters of Christianity and made him an Orthodox Christian.
—Jim Forest, international secretary, Orthodox Peace Fellowship
- Title: Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam
- Author: John Oliver
- Publisher: Ancient Faith
- Print Publication Date: 2003
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 176
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Oliver, John W., 1966-; Orthodox Eastern monasticism and religious orders › Russia (Federation)--Valaam Island--History; Valaamskiĭ monastyrʹ
- ISBNs: 1888212659, 9781888212655
- Resource ID: LLS:TCHNGHVNSLNDVLM
- Resource Type: text.monograph.autobiography
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:59:56Z