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The Apocalypse of St. John
An Orthodox Commentary by Archbishop Averky The first complete
Orthodox commentary on the book of Revelation to be published in
the English language. HER1357 $12.00
The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox compiled by Johanna Manley Using the Orthodox liturgical calendar, this book contains the new Testament readings (NKJV) prescribed by the Church for every day of the year of the movable calendar, starting with Pascha, the Feast of Feasts. There are also many sections of the Old Testament to support the lectionary for major feast days, Great Lent, and Holy Week. Supplementing each Epistle and Gospel text are commentaries from one or more of 79 Holy Fathers, many from the first fourteen centuries A.D. In addition, writings from many contemporary Orthodox theologians, scholars, and clergy are included. The extensive indices, bibliography and appendices allow one to locate the reading for any fixed or movable feast or commemoration, as well as a listing of readings, commentaries and sources by subject. NOW BACK IN PRINT 1132 pp. MO501 $59.00
Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles by the Venerable Bede The clear and simple words of Bede are a delight to read. This volume also contains a scriptural index. 214 pp. MEC6117 $20.00
Commentary on the Inscriptions of the Psalms by St. Gregory of Nyssa St. Gregory responds to a friend's request that inscriptions' meanings might be understood. 152 pp. HCP401 $22.00
Commentary on the Seven Catholic Epistles by the Venerable Bede 8th Century commentary on the Epistles of the Apostles James, Peter, John and Jude, written in a clear and simple style. 253 pp. MEC6118 $20.00
Drops From the Living Water by Metropolitan Augoustinos Kantiotes Orthodox Homilies on the Sunday Gospel Readings. 216 pp. IBM83 $26.00
The Explanation of the New Testament by Blessed Theophylact A fundamental, patristic, New Testament commentary of the Orthodox Church. This is the classic Orthodox commentary written in about the year 1100 A.D., by a brilliant and saintly Byzantine churchman. In language that is profound, powerful, and direct, Bl. Theophylact distills the teachings of the earlier Church Fathers, and especially of St. John Chrysostom, into a verse-by-verse very readable commentary of the entire Gospel text. All volumes are available in hardcover. EACH hc $27.00, pb $20.00
Forty Gospel Homilies by Gregory the Great. A selection of homilies on various texts. pb, 389 pp. MEC6113 $20.00
Grace for Grace: The Psalter and the Holy Fathers compiled and edited by Johanna Manley An anthology of commentaries on the Psalter and meditations relating to the Psalms and Scriptural Odes by the Church Fathers and Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich. Numerous illustrations from 11th and 12th century Greek Psalters and a 15th century Serbian Psalter. Informative and extensive indices and appendices. Uses Septuagint version translated by Holy Transfiguration Monastery. 764 pp. Cloth MO502 $49.00
Homilies on the Gospel by the Venerable Bede The homilies preached by the Venerable Bede to his brother monks in remote Northumbria became a model for preachers for a thousand years. Here the reader will gain ancient insights into the meaning of the Gospel. Each $20.00
Homilies, Volume 1 - Nativity through Pentecost by
Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich; Hard-bound, 315 pp. $59.00
Volume 2 is available from the publisher. Please
let us know if you are interested.
How to Approach the Reading of the Gospel & Holy Fathers by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. This book contains a series of three articles entitled On Reading the Gospel; On Reading the Holy Fathers; and On Shunning the Reading of Books Containing False Teachings. 28 pp. HDS161 $6.50
Isaiah Through the Ages Compiled and edited by Johanna Manley This book is a compilation of commentary on the beautiful, but difficult Book of Isaiah. Its principal purpose is to provide previously unavailable translated commentaries by the Church Fathers. Includes English translation of the text of the Septuagint, index and bibliography. 1072 pp., hard-bound. MO504 $51.00
The Lament of Eve by Johanna Manley Based on early patristic commentary, the Lament of Eve offers a compunctionate lament by our ancestress, Eve, directed to her progeny in her old age. Complete index and bibliography for further reading. 154 pp. MO503 $17.00
Meditations on the Divine Liturgy by Nikolai Gogol This commentary by the renowned author explains the spiritual meaning of the liturgical words and actions that will help the worshipper follow the Liturgy "reverently and diligently." 58 pp. HTJ1619 $5.50
The Old Testament in the New Testament Church by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky "The Old Testament remains the foundation on which the Church of Christ stands and rises up to the heavens." Summarizes the themes of the Old Testament and their place in Orthodox worship and study. 40 pp. HTJ1621 $4.50
The One Thing Needful by Archbishop Andrew of Novo-Diveyevo. This collection of homilies, specific to each Sunday of the church Year and several other major commemorations, forms a solid basis for understanding the essential unity of the Gospel lectionary. Readily understood by young and old alike, they should be of special value to hose who are unable to hear the Services in English. 159 pp., hardbound. KRO7207 $20.00
THE ORTHODOX NEW TESTAMENT
Vol. 1: THE HOLY GOSPELS
Vol. 2: ACTS, EPISTLES, AND REVELATION
With so many English New Testaments on the market, which version is most faithful to the original Greek? How do you choose one that reflects Orthodox perspective and theological content? Holy Apostles Convent and Dormition Skete, (Colorado, U.S.A.) labored six years, with a committee of contributors, to present this fully illustrated Orthodox translation, which has been diligently compared against the original Greek text, the authorized version (1904) of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and the King James Version. There was no compromise of accuracy and reliability in this brand-new translation which echoes the rhythms and idioms of the original Greek. This promises to be an enriched reading experience that gives you an in-depth understanding of God’s word, answering commonly asked textual and theological queries for vital and penetrating insights into God’s word. A trustworthy and one-of-a-kind patristic commentary has been compiled which draws from the whole spectrum of the authority of the Church Fathers for a rich, dependable, invaluable resource for devotional reading, Bible study, sermon preparation, and teaching. Contains hundreds of succinct, reliable, and inspiring commentaries that elaborate on difficult passages, thereby providing a clearer understanding. Gain a greater understanding of the shades of meaning in the original language with word studies stressing meaningful nuances in the Greek, but often lost in other translations. Exegetical material gives critical analysis of key words, that is not overly technical, for both beginners and scholars alike.
Fully illustrated with Orthodox icons
interspersed, thus complementing pertinent text so that you can
reverently view Christ, His Mother, the Apostles, and many other
biblical personalities, together with sacred events, Bible
scenes, miracles, parables, and numerous apocalyptic depictions.
High-quality format. Text is in large, easy-to-read 13-point
typeface; endnotes are in a readable and clear 10-point
typeface.Words of Christ and others are set in quotations. At the
end of each book of the New Testament, references and informative
notes on linguistics, key words, difficult terms and phrases.
Extensive explanatory notes packed with information on textual
difficulties and theological concepts that enable you to discover
the rich truths of the original Greek text. Chronological Index
of Gospel Parallels. Instructive Appendix and Bibliography, and
detailed listing of Greek codices explained. Handsomely bound
6x9 Smyth-sewn case-bound books, in sturdy lexotone with gold
stamping on cover and spine, printed on high-opacity acid-free
pages, and lavishly illustrated. These
books are now in their second printing. $49.00 each.
THE HOLY GOSPELS 640 pages, 230 icons, APO315
ACTS, EPISTLES, AND REVELATION 672 pages, 137 icons, APO316
The Orthodox New Testament, Leatherette
This soft-cover, pocket edition of the Orthodox New Testament (see the
entry
above for the 2-volume set) contains the text of the Holy Gospels,
Epistles and Revelation; but does not include the commentaries.
Size: 41/2" x 61/2", 608 pages, 22 icons
APO327 $37.00
Proofs of the Authenticity of the Septuagint
This small book demonstrates that the Septuagint (Old Testament),
which is 
used
by Orthodox Christians, is authentic and the only faithful
version of the Old Testament in the world. 32 pp. OCE13 $3.00
Psalm Verses of the Orthodox Liturgy Published by Oakwood Publications. Contains all the Psalm verses for the various Antiphons, Entrance Hymns, Prokeimena, Alleluias and Communion Hymns for weekdays, ordinary Sundays, feast days and special services, with all Psalm citations taken from The Psalter According to the Seventy. $24.00
The Psalter According to the Seventy translated by Holy Transfiguration Monastery With instructions and Kathisma divisions for liturgical use, also the Old Testament Canticles and the prayer for the reposed. 298 pages, cloth. HTF1420 $36.00
The Septuagint with Apocrypha Greek and English The only edition of the Orthodox Old Testament available in English. Greek and English in parallel columns. 1408 pp., cloth. HEN1201 $55.00
Sparks From the Apostles by Met. Augoustinos Kantiotes Orthodox Homilies on the Sunday Apostolic Readings. 230 pp. IBM832 $26.00
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible Every word in the Bible is in Strong's numbering system, which assigns each original Hebrew and Greek word a number. Hebrew and Greek indexes give brief lexical definitions of each original word, organized by the Strong's numbers. 1,552 pp., cloth. HEN1202 $30.00
The Third Millenium Bible An
accurate updating of the venerable and historic Authorized King
James Version of A.D. 1611, which includes the Old and New
Testaments and the Apocrypha, placed in the same order as in the
original. While easier to read and understand than the Authorized
Version, it preserves the traditional biblical language. It is
neither a new translation, nor a revision. Words which are either
obsolete or involve a modern meaning change and are no longer
understood by literate Bible readers, have been replaced by
carefully selected current equivalents. Updated spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, and paragraphing have been used. All
changes have been painstakingly made so as not to alter the
meaning or beauty of the Bible in any way. 2128 pages, burgundy
hard-cover with sewn binding. TMB $67.50 (Canadian
Price - includes GST, shipping and handling. U.S. price -
$60.00)
Wisdom Let Us Attend: Job, the Fathers, and the Old Testament compiled and edited by Johanna Manley, this actually comprises three books:
Book 1 - about 700 pages including indexes, this portion of the book covers the book of Job, with the commentaries of St. Gregory the Great, St. Hesychius of Jerusalem and St. John Chrysostom giving us new perspective on the ancient tale;
Book 2 - a partial reprint of The Lament of Eve, comprising patristic prologue on the first five chapters of Genesis; the Lament, and an Epilogue: Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich's "Lessons in Divine and Christian Love";
Book 3 - offers patristic guidance in brief through much of the remainder of the Old Testament from Genesis through the Song of Songs.
Cloth, 920 pp. $50.00
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