{"product_id":"mount-athos-renewal-in-paradise-9780300103236","title":"Mount Athos: Renewal in Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003eMount Athos  a spectacularly beautiful rocky peninsula on the coast of Greece  has been a monastic preserve since the ninth century. This richly illustrated book tells the entire story of Athos  the Holy Mountain  from the first anchorite monks who lived in caves and huts through centuries of political and religious controversy to the thriving monastic communities of today. Superb photographs  fascinating. Travelers and pilgrims alike  as well as those who prefer to stay at home  will relish this tour of Athoss history  its relics and treasures  and  in part  its consciousness.Literary Review An all-embracing panorama of the nature and detailed history of Athos.Anglo-Hellenic Review This beautifully produced book contains everything the layman could wish to know about Athos. It is more  much more  than a mere travel book  though it would be a useful addition to the Orthodox pilgrims knapsack.The Tablet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648137912373,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300103239","price":60.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300103236.jpg?v=1781710697","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/mount-athos-renewal-in-paradise-9780300103236","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}