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Philokalia Ministries

Helmsman of the Soul

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The Nous - Part One

Wednesday Jan 23, 2013

The Nous - Part One

Wednesday Jan 23, 2013

Definition of the Nous; Man as Triune Image of God - nous, word, spirit; Three powers of the soul; Creative factor of every aspect of civilization; difference in object from other methods of meditation; Fall of Nous of Man before and after Christ; Nous as vigilant gate keep of soul

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