Author:  TR. AND INTRO BY GEORGE BARROIS  

#:  1669  

Selections from the letters between the Cappodocian Fathers: Basil, Gregory and Gregory. They reveal much of their personal qualities, beliefs and ministry.  

Author:  ST GERMANUS.TRANS; P MEYENDORFF  

#:  489  

This is the classic commentary on the Divine Liturgy. The introduction provides a useful and detailed discussion of this work.  

Author:  ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ( TRANS. & INTRO. BY CATHERINE ROTH)  

#:  2017  

St. John Chrysostom was fearless and lucid in his application of the Orthodox Faith to everyday life and none more so in his critique of wealth and poverty.  

Author:  ST. EPHREM THE SYRIAN : TRANS. & INTRO. BY SEBASTIAN BROCK  

#:  2860  

Shows the sacramental character of the created world and the potential of everything in the created world to act as witness to the Creator. ..."a gift to scholars and lay people alike..."  

Author:  ST. ISAAC OF NINEVEH  

#:  838  

A native of Bet Qatraye (near present-day Bahrain) the author was consecrated Bishop but preferred to live as an anchorite. His writings have continued to have a huge effect on all Byzantine spiritual literature.  

Author:  TRANS: KENNETH P. WESCHE  

#:  842  

The translations of "Against the Monophysites", "Concerning the Three Chapters" and "On the True Faith" which sought to unite Justinian's Empire and set the Christological scene for the fifth Ecumenical Council.  

Author:  ST. GREGORY OF NYSSA  

#:  837  

The resurrection of the body is a matter which has exercised Christians from the earliest times to the present. This volume presents the problem and the solution in the form of a dialogue between the author and his elder sister (St. Macrina).  

Author:  ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA  

#:  307  

One of St. Cyril's most important works composed in the aftermath of the Council of Ephesus (431) to explain his Christological doctrine.   

Author:  ST SYMEON THE NEW THEOLOGIAN  

#:  934  

Appearing for the first time in English this book contains St Symeon's treatises devoted to the Church, the Sacraments and to the Last Things.  

Author:  ST SYMEON THE NEW THEOLOGIAN  

#:  1793  

Appearing for the first time in English this book contains the fourth through the fifteenth treatise of St Symeon's on the subject of dispassion or freedom from sinful passion as well as faith, love, poverty, grace, redemption of time, and ascetic retreat.  

Author:  ST IRENAEUS OF LYONS, INTRO AND TRANS BY JOHN BEHR  

#:  2521  

This work is newly translated from the ancient Armenian and is the only extant work of St. Irenaeus other than "Against Heresies". He wrote at a time when people were drawing on elements from various religions and diverse gods (not unlike today); he encourages the reader to hold fast to Scripture and recounts the history of the work of God. St. Irenaeus had direct contact with the immediate successors of the apostles and is the most important theologian of the second century.  

Author:  TRANS. INTRO BY BRIAN E DALEY S. J.  

#:  2522  

The first translation into English of eleven homilies of ancient preachers and the earliest “official” retelling by an Orthodox Bishop of the narrative of the Dormition as well as the earliest attempts of theologians to interpret her “falling asleep” in the light of the Paschal Mystery. Shows the celebration of the Dormition as an icon “of Christian hope for the transfiguration of our common humanity.”  

Author:  TRANS. MARY HANSBURY , INTRO. BY SEBASTIAN BROCK  

#:  2915  

Jacob, a little known fifth century Syrian saint is referred to as " a flute of the Holy Spirit and harp of the faithful Church." This book offers a translation of four of his seven hundred plus homilies as an introduction to his work.  

Author:  MELITO OF SARDIS, TRANS:ALISTAIR STEWART-SYKES  

#:  4026  

This is one of the fullest and most ancient extant writings on the Paschal celebration dating from the late second century. It is principally a hymnographical text expounding the meaning of the Feast which was most likely read at the Paschal Vigil. In addition to the translation of this text, detailed background notes are provided and fragments from other ancient texts.   

Author:  PETER GILBERT  

#:  4025  

The poetry of St. Gregory of Nazianzus ( ca. 330-391) has been likened to St. Augustine's "Confessions" in showing a peculiarly modern interest in the self. He writes of the joys and frustrations of his own life; he reveals his inner questioning about the purpose and value of life in the face of sin and mortality, and his ultimate faith in Christ as redeeming and reconciling all things.  

Author:  JOHN McGUCKIN  

#:  4024  

St. Gregory is widely recognised as one of the most important teachers of the early Church. This volume is the first critical analysis of the man, his teaching and inner life, in the English language. It also opens a window onto the world of late antiquity and the place of the Christian Church within it.  

Author:  JOHN McGUCKIN  

#:  4633  

  

Author:  HIPPOLYTUS TRANS. STEWART SYKES  

#:  4433  

Hippolytus, a Christian leader from thirs century Rome, proovides liturgical inforamtion of great antiquity massively influential in liturgical study and liturgical reform.  

Author:  GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS TRANS. BY FREDERICK WILLIAMS AND LIONEL WICKHAM  

#:  4628  

Gregory of Nazianzus, “The Theologian,” was recognized among the Cappadocian Fathers as a peculiarly vivid and quotable exponent of the doctrine of God in Trinity. A brilliant orator and accomplished poet, he placed before the Church his interpretation of the sublime mystery of the God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These five sermons, probably delivered as a series at the small chapel of the Resurrection in Constantinople, where Gregory was the bishop in charge of loyal “Nicenes,” contain Gregory’s penetrating teaching. The English translation aims to capture for the present-day reader something of the atmosphere of intellectual excitement and spiritual exhilaration experienced by his first listeners. In addition, this work contains a new translation of Gregory’s letters to Cledonius, which contain more focused reflections on the person of Jesus Christ, laying the groundwork for later Christology. Frederick Williams, professor of Greek at the Queen’s University in Belfast, translated the first oration. Lionel Wickham, formerly lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge, translated the other four orations and the two letters.  

Author:  ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS, TRANS AND INTRO BY ANDREW LOUTH  

#:  5291  

A defence of the use of icons. Discusses veneration, honour and idolatry. The first complete translation of three brilliant treatises of the ninth century. With them John of Damascus secured the future of art in the service of Christ.   

Author:  TRANS AND INTRO BY PAUL M. BLOWERS AND ROBERT LOUIS WILKEN  

#:  5293  

Awareness of the work of St. Maximus has perhaps never been greater than the present. Here two more of his works are presented in English for the first time: "The Ambigua" (or difficulties) and his "Questions to Thalassius," together with a short reflection of the operation of the divine and human will in Christ in the context of the Garden of Gethsemane.  

Author:  TRANS. BY ALISTAIR STEWART-SYKES  

#:  5645  

This new translation of three classic early Christian texts is both readable and accurate. With its helpful introductions and notes it should appeal to a wide readership ranging from any one seeking to deepen their prayer life to a more academic audience.  

Author:  ST. BASIL THE GREAT TRANSLATED BY NONNA VERNA HARRISON  

#:  8038  

This informative and enjoyable little book serves as a valuable introduction to early Christian teaching on the human person.St. Basil, the great fourth century Archbishop of Caesarea, reflects on the image of God in humanity, the fall, and the origin of evil. A balance is struck between humility grounded in our creation from the earth and confidence based on the dignity of being created according to God’s image. There are succinct discussion on the functions of the human mind, the emotion of anger and the communal dimension of human identity: humans are naturally interrelated, social and interdependent.  

Author:  ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM. Translation & introduction by Wendy Mayer with Bronwen Neil  

#:  8166  

Veneration of the saints and martyrs of the Church has been a cornerstone of Christian life since the beginning of Christianity. The sermons of St. John Chrysostom freshly translated here witness to the importance of this form of devotion and how it impacted upon the life of the Christian community in the shape of its worship and popular devotion.   

Author:  ST. CYPRIAN OF CARTHAGE. TRANS., INTRO & COMMENTARY BY ALLEN BRENT  

#:  8411  

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church. The views he expressed went largely unquestioned up until the time of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The translations of his works, with introduction and notes presented here are largely the fruit of a continuing research project begun at the British School in Rome in 1999. They are the work of Allen Brent, Professor of Early Christian History and Literature at St. Edmund's College, Cambridge.  

Author:  ST. CYPRIAN OF CARTHAGE. TRANS., INTRO & COMMENTARY BY ALLEN BRENT  

#:  8412  

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church. The views he expressed went largely unquestioned up until the time of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The translations of his works, with introduction and notes presented here are largely the fruit of a continuing research project begun at the British School in Rome in 1999. They are the work of Allen Brent, Professor of Early Christian History and Literature at St. Edmund's College,Cambridge.  

Author:  ST. CYPRIAN OF CARTHAGE. TRANS., INTRO & COMMENTARY BY ALLEN BRENT  

#:  8416  

St. Cyprian, the third century Bishop of Carthage in North Africa, is most widely known for articulating a clear view of the nature of the Church. The views he expressed went largely unquestioned up until the time of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. The translations of his works, with introduction and notes presented here are largely the fruit of a continuing research project begun at the British School in Rome in 1999. They are the work of Allen Brent, Professor of Early Christian History and Literature at St. Edmund's College,Cambridge.  

Author:  INTRODUCTION AND TRANSLATION BY GEORGE DEMACOPOULOS  

#:  8524  

A new translation of an ancient but timely work from the great sixth century Pope of Rome who sponsored the mission of St. Augustine to evangelise the English. Recognised as the most thorough pastoral treatise of the patristic era the duties and obligations of clergy are addresses in four parts: the appropriate selection of clergy; the life that a pastor should lead; how to discern and bring healing of sins in different types of people; how to guard against egoism and personal ambition. Complimented by an informative introduction this is essential reading for all concerned with effective pastoral ministry.   

Author:  FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  1949  

This classic works reveals the importance of hesychasm as elaborated by St. Gregory Palamas from the desert fathers to the Russian monastic saints of the nineteenth century.   

Author:  NICHOLAS CABASILAS  

#:  975  

A classic exposition of the centrality of Christ to authentic human existence. Shows how the Church's liturgical and sacramental tradition reveals Christ .  

Author:  ST NICHOLAS CABASILAS  

#:  490  

The fact that the Orthodox Church tends towards conservatism has many advantages. Amongst these is the fact that we can read commentaries on the Liturgy by a saint of the fourteenth century whose work remains very relevant.  

Author:  ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM , F.L. CROSS ED.  

#:  2859  

Six lectures originally delivered in Jerusalem in the mid fourth century to those about to be received into the Church. The meaning and purpose of baptism, chrismation and the Eucharist in the life of the believer are clearly explained.  

Author:  ST. ATHANASIUS  

#:  1036  

A good translation of a very great book. At a time when it seemed that the Arian heresy was about to overcome Christianity (as indeed it might appear today) St. Athanasius stood against the highly cultivated and sensible clergy of his day to become the hand of God which smashed into fragments this spiritually absurd nonsense.  

Author:  MUSURILLO , HERBERT , TRANS. & INTRO  

#:  2857  

  

Author:  ROBERT PAYNE  

#:  2864  

A classic introduction to the lives and writers of ten of the greatest early Church Fathers: Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Athanasius, Basil, John Chrysostom, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Nazianzen, Dionysius the Areopagite, John of Damascus and Gregory Palamas .  

Author:  TR; FR. DAVID ANDERSON  

#:  465  

Sets forth the doctrine of the Trinity as well as the theological significance of the Church's tradition of worship.  

Author:  THEODORE THE STUDITE ( ST.)  

#:  2023  

This classic defence of the holy icons and their veneration ranks alongside that of St. John of Damascus in Orthodox teaching.  

Author:  ARCHBISHOP BASIL KRIVOCHEINE  

#:  2467  

An exploration of the theory and practice of contemplation as found in the writings of St. Symeon.  

Author:  ANESTIS KESELOPOULOS  

#:  5815  

The goal of the Christian life according to the Orthodox Tradition is the reception by the believer of the grace of the Holy Spirit. This book sets out to explain how this goal can be realised through the transformation of human desire for temporal things ,to an ardent longing for God.  

Author:  PANAGIOTES CHRESTOU ED. & TRANS. BY GEORGE DION DRAGAS  

#:  8233  

The late Professor Chrestou (Aristotle University,Thessaloniki, Greece), is regarded by many as the leading twentieth century Greek Orthodox specialist in the study of the Church Fathers. This book serves as an introduction to his writings covering questions such as the identity of the Fathers and the nature,characteristics and historical context of their writings. Seven major periods of patristic writing are examined from AD 90 to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.  

Author:  STAMFORTH , MAXWELL ED.  

#:  3361  

A translation of early Christian writings, including those of Saints Barnabas, Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp but excluding The Shepherd of Hermas.  

Author:  JOHN BEHR  

#:  4447  

Examines the way in which the two Ante-Nicene Fathers understood what it means to be human and offers a fascinating glimpse of alternative approaches to asceticism, in the days before monasticism became the dominant expression of this form of piety.  

Author:  FR. HILARION ALFEEV  

#:  3584  

  

Author:  LEMPE  

#:  1371  

  

Author:  ANDREW LOUTH  

#:  5195  

A unique presentation of the life and work of St. John, including a translation of his "Fountain Head of Knowledge" as well as his treatise against iconoclasm. Gives insight into the transformation of the former Byzantine territories of the middle east after the seventh century Arab conquest.  

Author:  DEMETRIOS BARTHRELLOS  

#:  5886  

  

Author:  NORMAN RUSSELL  

#:  8077  

An erudite and in depth analysis of the concept of deification. It examines not only the contribution of patristic writers to the development of the doctrine but also its antecedents in Graeco- Roman and Jewish cultures. The pivotal role of St. Maximus the Confessor in elaborating and popularising deification as God's gift of Himself to us is clearly set out. The study comes completely up to date with a discussion of how the Byzantine understanding of deification impacts upon the contemporary debate around the nature of the human person.  

Author:  ANNA SILVAS  

#:  8487  

A new English translation of a classic text together with studies which trace the emergence of monasticism in Asia Minor. The work is offerred by the translator " to those who see the vital need of recovering, one might also say reinventing Christian monastacism for the health of the Church."  

Author:  ANDREW LOUTH  

#:  7934  

A unique presentation of the life and work of St. John, including a translation of his "Fountain Head of Knowledge" as well as his treatise against iconoclasm. Gives insight into the transformation of the former Byzantine territories of the middle east after the seventh century Arab conquest.  

Author:  TRANS. & ANNOTATED BY POLYCARP SHERWOOD  

#:  5686  

  

Author:  TRANSLATED BY PAUL W HARKIN  

#:  8016  

  

Author:  TRANS. & ANNOTATED BY BONIFACE RAMSEY  

#:  3593  

St. John Cassian was one of the primary conveyors of the monasticism of Egypt and Syria to Western Europe. This is his classic study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk. Selections  

Author:  TRANS & ANNOTATED BY BONIFACE RAMSEY  

#:  5684  

  

Author:  TRANS & ANNOTATED BY BONIFACE RAMSEY  

#:  3592  

St. John Cassian was one of the primary conveyors of the monasticism of Egypt and Syria to Western Europe. This is talks he gave for people coming into monasticism. Introductory material  

Author:  TRNS. & INTRO. BY ABRAHAM J. MALHERBE & EVERETT FERGUSON. PREFACE BY FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  2723  

  

Author:  TRNS. & INTRO. BY ROBERT C. GREGG. PREFACE BY WILLIAM CLEBSCH.  

#:  2721  

This life is a classic of Christian asceticism. His life gives an ideal pattern for monastic life. The Letter to Marcellinus presents a "variety of attitudes which coexist in a truly harmonious and whole sense of prayer". Part of the Catholic Classics of Western Spirituality series.  

Author:  TRANS. BY COLM LUIBHEID AND NORMAN RUSSELL  

#:  2718  

This is the traditional spiritual reading for the the Great Fast, divided into thirty steps, appointed to be read at the sixth hour on each weekday of Great Lent. Part of the "Classics of Western Spirituality" series.  

Author:  ED. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BY FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  2724  

  

Author:  TRANS; MARY T. CLARK  

#:  968  

  

Author:  ED. BY REV. GEORGE C. BERTHOLD  

#:  2726  

  

Author:  TRANS BY COLM LUIBHEID. INTRODUCTION BY BY OWEN CHADWICK  

#:  2725  

St. John Cassian was one of the primary conveyors of the monasticism of Egypt and Syria to Western Europe. This is his classic study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk.  

Author:  TRANS. BY COLM LUIBHEID  

#:  2728  

This writing of Pseudo Dionysius includes a foreward and notes by Paul Rorem, a preface by Rene Roques and an introduction by Jaroslav Pelikan, Jean Leclerco and Karlfried Froehlich.   

Author:  PETER A CHAMBERAS  

#:  2270  

Practical teaching with a psychological, spiritual and ethical focus. A classic on preparing the soul to receive the "uncreated energies of God".  

Author:  TRNS. & INTRO. BY KATHLEEN E. MCVEY. PREFACE BY FR. JOHN MEYENDORFF  

#:  2722  

  

Author:  TRANS. ED AND INTRO BY FR. GEORGE MALONEY, S. J.  

#:  2729  

A Syrian monk of the fourth century gives practical, monastic pedagogy with an emphasis on spiritual combat, the action of the Holy Spirit and interior prayer.  

Author:  SPARKS, ED; FR. JACK  

#:  6  

A modern translation of early Christian writings, including those of Saints Barnabas, Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp and The Shepherd of Hermas.  

Author:  TRANS. WITH INTRO AND NOTES BY ROBERT A KITCHEN AND MARTIN F G PARMENTIER  

#:  8062  

A collection of thirty little known discourses from the fourth century Syriac speaking church located in modern day Iraq,Turkey and Syria. Reflecting the ups and downs of a real Christian community the discourses call the reader back to the steps of Uprightness and Perfection.  

Author:  TRANS. AND INTRO BY JOHN CHRYSAVGIS & PACHOMIOS ( ROBERT) PENKETT  

#:  5534  

  

Author:  FR. HILARION ALFEEV  

#:  3585  

A comprehensive overview of the life, background and teaching of this seventh century ascetic. Isaac speaks of "compassion with such a powerful sense of cosmic unity". Various topics are covered such as the universe, mankind, trials, humility, prayer, and life after death. The text is full of quotations.