{"product_id":"on-acquisition-of-the-holy-spirit","title":"On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe venerated teachings of the ascetic monk Saint Seraphim of Sarov are here presented in their entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned and respected as one of the wisest monks of Russia, Saint Seraphim promoted the monastic discipline within the wider context of the Christian faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis text encapsulates the beliefs and core teachings of St. Seraphim, including an introduction to his life and achievements and the tenets of his philosophy in faith. Famously ascetic and harsh on himself, Seraphim would often greet others with kindness and gentleness, going so far as to prostrate at their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSeraphim for much of his life lived in the rugged, harsh terrain of the Russian countryside and woods; one heinous incident of his life saw thieves beat and seriously wound him, yet during their trial the monk - permanently hunchbacked from the attack - plead to the judge to have mercy on the perpetrators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44222469505185,"sku":"9781387788477","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/1z9ne59e-front-shortedge-384_575fe5c0-c839-46fd-a26a-933da8fa3062.jpg?v=1718406169","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/on-acquisition-of-the-holy-spirit","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}