The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way

The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way is a classic of Eastern Christian spirituality, following an anonymous Russian pilgrim on his search to understand and practice the biblical instruction to “pray without ceasing.”
 
Traveling through nineteenth-century Russia and Siberia, the pilgrim encounters monasteries, shrines, fellow travelers, and spiritual teachers while learning the contemplative practice known as the Jesus Prayer. What begins as a search for the meaning of continuous prayer gradually becomes an exploration of faith, simplicity, perseverance, and the interior spiritual life.
 
This edition brings together the original work and its sequel, translated by R. M. French, with an introduction by Huston Smith. Part of the Mystical Classics of the World series, it is an enduring choice for readers interested in Eastern Christianity, contemplative prayer, mysticism, and classic spiritual writing.
 
✨ Why You’ll Love It
A recognized classic of Christian mystical and contemplative literature
Combines The Way of a Pilgrim with its sequel, The Pilgrim Continues His Way
Explores the tradition and practice of the Jesus Prayer
Offers a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century Russian Christian spirituality
Accessible to readers interested in prayer, pilgrimage, and the contemplative life
Includes an introduction by scholar of world religions Huston Smith
📚 Perfect For
Readers of Christian spiritual classics
Those interested in Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Students of mysticism and contemplative traditions
Readers exploring the practice of continuous prayer
Religion and theology collections
Anyone interested in pilgrimage as a spiritual journey