G. E. H. Palmer (1904–1984)
Author of The Philokalia: The Complete Text (Vol. 1); Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Markarios of Corinth
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Works by G. E. H. Palmer
The Philokalia: The Complete Text (Vol. 1); Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Markarios of Corinth (1979) 620 copies
The Philokalia: The Complete Text (Vol. 2): Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Makarios of Corinth (1981) 416 copies
The Philokalia: The Complete Text (Vol. 3): Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Makarios of Corinth (1984) 351 copies
The Philokalia, Volume 4: The Complete Text; Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain & St. Markarios of Corinth (1995) 347 copies
The Philokalia: The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts--selections Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations) (2006) — Translator, some editions — 126 copies
The Philokalia, The Complete Text 4 copies
The Philokalia 1 copy
Associated Works
Gnosis: Divine Wisdom, A New Translation with Selected Letters (1957) — Translator, some editions — 45 copies
Prayer of the heart : writings from the Philokalia : from the complete text (1993) — Translator — 40 copies
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- Canonical name
- Palmer, G. E. H.
- Legal name
- Palmer, Gerald Eustace Howell
- Birthdate
- 1904-06-09
- Date of death
- 1984-02-07
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Birthplace
- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Place of death
- Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK
- Places of residence
- Berkshire, England, UK
- Education
- Winchester School, Winchester, England, UK
New College, Oxford - Occupations
- Member of Parliament (Winchester, 1935-45)
translator - Relationships
- Palmer, E. M. (sister)
- Organizations
- British Army (WWII)
Eastern Orthodox Church - Short biography
- Gerald Eustace Howell Palmer (1904–84) studied at Oxford and was the MP for Winchester from 1935 until 1945. He collaborated in many translations, including The Philokalia.
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The Philokalia: The Complete Text - Volume 3… by St Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain
Volume III covers texts from the 4th to the 15 centuries. They are still relevant in 2018 for an understanding of orthodox Christianity and the spiritual life more generally. It is also imbued with a practical sense about human nature. Dare one say theology with a psychological aspect?
As the back of the book says, the Philokalia is the most important book other than the Bible for Orthodox Christians, and it is truly amazing. The glossary at the back of this book helps a lot, and contains explanations of many very important Orthodox beliefs and terms. The only complaint I have is that I wish the translators and editors would have included St. Nikodimos' comments on the various writings he compiled within this English edition. It seems that they would have been very helpful and retaining them would have remained true to the original compilation by Ss. Nikodimos and Markarios.… (more)
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davidpwithun | 2 other reviews | Sep 16, 2011 |
davidpwithun | 2 other reviews | Sep 16, 2011 | 
A compendium of Orthodox writing. This is volume four of a four volume series. The Orthodox combine spirituality with theology, and you can see that very clearly in the writings here. The translations are not always the best, but there is something on almost every page for the person who wants to take their faith seriously.
Works include those by St Maximos the Confessor, St John of Damascus and Other Monks
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