Indication of the Way into the Kingdom of Heaven

Description

People were not created merely to live here
on earth like animals that disappear after their death, but to live with God and
in God, and to live not for a hundred or a thousand years, but to live
eternally.

So begins this direct and heart-warming introduction to the Christian
life that was first composed for the Aleut people of Alaska in the early
nineteenth century. This book offers a classic Christian response to questions
that we all must address at some point in our life: Why are we here and where
can we truly find happiness and prosperity? In a time when the futility of the
never-ending pursuit of material gain is being recognised more widely this work
is more relevant then ever.

Since its first publication in Aleut in 1833 this book has been
published in numerous Russian language editions and seven English language
printings. This new English language edition is further enhanced with points for
reflection at the end of each section that can be used as an aid for further
engagement with the text either individually or in a guided group study
setting.

The Priest John Veniaminov was a Russian born and raised in Siberia. He
went on to become Bishop of a massive trans continental diocese and ultimately
the Metropolitan of Moscow, the most senior Bishop of the Russian Orthodox
Church. He is most widely known today by the simple title of St
Innocent of Alaska.