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A review by essinink
Great Lent: Journey to Pascha by Alexander Schmemann
4.0
I feel like "short but dense" is a good descriptor, here. This is one of those recommended books that shows up over and over again on Lenten reading lists, and its easy to see why.
Originally published in 1969, the content remains relevant to the reader of today. Starting with the theological significance of the Sundays before Lent, highlighting the major features of the season itself, and wrapping up with what it means to "take Lent seriously" in an age filled with noise, Fr. Schmemann is a stern but patient writer. Of particular interest was his reaction to the onset of the information age and its implications for people seeking quiet reflection--I can only imagine what he might say now!
Will certainly end up rereading.
Originally published in 1969, the content remains relevant to the reader of today. Starting with the theological significance of the Sundays before Lent, highlighting the major features of the season itself, and wrapping up with what it means to "take Lent seriously" in an age filled with noise, Fr. Schmemann is a stern but patient writer. Of particular interest was his reaction to the onset of the information age and its implications for people seeking quiet reflection--I can only imagine what he might say now!
Will certainly end up rereading.