Reading List Suggestion
I have recently finished reading Mountain of Silence by Kyricaos Markides. It is Markides’ account of several conversations with an Eastern Orthodox monk on the island of Cyprus.
This is an extremely interesting read, as Markides is very well read and articulate, and Father Maximos (with whom Markrides has his conversations) is also very well read and articulate. Markrides has a very worldly and secular background, being a sociology professor, and brings that frame of thought to some very fundamental questions of the Christian faith. Father Maximos, drawing on the deep history of Church thought, responds to Markrides’ questions in ways that make him (and many who read this book) have to take an honest look at many of his presuppositions in life.
This is a book that is interesting, challenging, and can be a useful tool for anyone who seeks to delve deeper into the faith, and possibly learn some answers to some of the questions that many skeptics have of the Church.
Enjoy!
This is the second recommendation of this book that I’ve received or come across in the past week…looks like I should pick up a copy!
David in Memphis
I would take that as a sign from God (or at least people in your circle that have similar reading interests!) that you might want to check it out.
If I do–as I hope I will–follow the “sign,” I will let you know what I think. Thanks!