Theophonia the divine voice

Saint Symeon the New Theologian; edited and translated by H. J. M. Turner from Joseph Paramelle’s Greek text

The Four Epistles of Symeon the New Theologian

Four letters treat confession, spiritual guidance and disputes about religious authority. The edition pairs an established Greek text with English translation and discusses the manuscript history of each letter.

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Key themes

  • Confession and guidance
  • Spiritual authority

Questions for your reading

  • How does the discussion of confession relate to the qualifications of a spiritual guide?
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