The Ladder of the Beatitudes Author:Jim Forest Forest, a convert to the Russian Orthodox Church and general secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, has written a short volume of reflections on the Beatitudes of Jesus. They are sermons in the original sense of the word, informal chats with historical, personal, and homely examples and comparisons. They are certain to offe... more »r comfort, knowledge, and inspiration to Christians seeking sources for meditation on the words of Jesus.« less