The Art of Unseen Warfare

In this manual, the author takes readers on an exploratory journey into the teachings of the Early Church on spiritual warfare. This book, which was written for the authors daughters, reveals age-old teachings from early Orthodox Church theologians, mystics and saints who essentially pioneered human psychology in the deserts, caves and monasteries of the Eastern Byzantine Empire at the dawn of Christianity. With a foundation in Scripture, the author dives deep into the seemingly bottomless well of wisdom that is the vast library of writings that these experienced practitioners left behind. Topics covered in the book include the anatomy of the soul, the enemies of the Christian fighter, the stages of how sin and the passions are formed, how to overcome soul destroying habits, how to take command of one's own thoughts and desires, and the virtues and methods needed for fighting for one's soul. The ancient teachings of these saints, which are presented here in an easy-to-understand format, demonstrate a remarkable understanding of the broken human condition, and how this brokenness can be restored through a life lived for Christ in relentless unseen warfare.