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Barlaam and Ioasaph
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781022948730
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Barlaam and Ioasaph presents a captivating tale rooted in religious allegory and Christian hagiography. Attributed to St. John of Damascus, this enduring story recounts the life of Ioasaph, an Indian prince. The narrative unfolds as a spiritual journey, exploring themes of faith, renunciation, and the search for enlightenment.
This historical work, a classic of Eastern Orthodox Christian literature, incorporates elements of the Buddha legend into its richly layered narrative. Set against the backdrop of India, the story transcends its origins, offering timeless insights into ethical and moral teachings. Barlaam and Ioasaph remains a significant example of religious fiction and a testament to the power of storytelling to convey spiritual truths. Prepared for print republication, this edition invites readers to explore a remarkable intersection of cultures and beliefs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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