This enduring work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless people
with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant's quest for the secret of
prayer. Readers follow this anonymous pilgrim as he treks over the
Steppes in search of the answer to the one compelling question: How does
one pray constantly? Through his journeys, and under the tutelage of a
spiritual father, he becomes gradually more open to the promptings of
God, and sees joy and plenty wherever he goes. Ultimately, he discovers
the different meanings and methods of prayer as he travels to his
ultimate destination, Jerusalem.
The Way of a Pilgrim is a humble story ripe for renewed appreciation
today. The recent changes in Russia have revealed the great religious
traditions of that land, and this work, freshly translated for modern
times, is among the finest examples of those centuries-old traditions.