This section contains many books and booklets
on a variety of theological issues, some written by the Church
Fathers, others by contemporary writers. They are listed
alphabetically by title, sometimes by the name of the saint.
Other writings by the Fathers can be found in the section Guides for the Spiritual Life.
All prices listed are in Canadian
funds.
A Commentary on the Divine Liturgy by Nicholas Cabasilas Cabasilas sees man's redemption in Jesus Christ not just as a matter of history, but as a saving event in which he is called to participate through the sacramental life of the Church. 120 pp. MES6370 $12.00
The Complete Works of St. Dionysius the Areopagite St. Diounyius was one of the 70 Apostles. The writings included in this volume are: The Divine Names, The Mystical Theology, The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, and several Letters which are basic to the theology of the Church. 336 pp. MEP6207 $35.00
A Defense of Monasticism by Metropolitan Anastassy (Gribanovsky) An answer by the late first hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad to those who oppose and attack the lofty calling of monasticism. Many illustrations. 90 pp. HTJ1625 $7.00
The Didache The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles This important work is also known as The Teaching of Our Lord Through the Twelve Apostles to the Gentiles. It is one of the oldest documents of Christian antiquity. It was written approximately 75-90 A.D., and gives good insight into the Church polity and practices at this early date, enabling us to see how many of them are still an integral part of the Orthodox Church.EOB106 Currently unavailable
The Disputation With Pyrrhus of our Father Among the Saints Maximus the Confessor This valuable book contains a translation of the major Christological debate between St. Maximus and Pyrrhus over whether our Lord had one will or two. Includes introduction by Dr. Joseph P. Farrell. 74 pp. STP1542 $15.00
The Dogma of the Church by Protopresbyter George Grabbe "Western scholasticism was incapable of penetrating the depths of the dogma of the Church and approached it either as a kingdom headed by the Pope or as a a democratic society. Orthodox theologians...approach this dogma in a completely different way....The Church is not an organization or a society, but a mystical organism in which the earthly is united with the heavenly."31 pp. HTJ637 $4.00
Dust to Dust or Ashes to Ashes?
A Biblical and Christian Examination of Cremation
by Alvin J. Schmidt
Why have many pagan societies for thousands of years cremated their
deceased human beings? Why did the Jews throughout the Old Testament
era consistently oppose cremation? Similarly, why did Christians, like
their Jewish ancestors, also consistently oppose cremation until the
latter part of the 19th century? Why are more and more Christians and
Jews in the West now cremating their loved ones?
This book written by Dr. Alvin J. Schmidt, a sociologist and
theologian, answers these and other questions. The book reflects
research drawn from numerous biblical and historical
sources and shows us us why cremation has never been an option for
Christians.
ROP108 $21.00
Embassy for the Christians, The Resurrection of the Dead by St. Athenagoras. Cloth, MEP6215 $19.00
The Epistles of St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch Cloth MEP6210 $31.00
Eternal Mysteries Beyond the Grave by Archimandrite Panteleimon Orthodox teachings on the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and life beyond the grave. 316 pp. HTJ1641 $26.00
The First-Created Man by St. Symeon the New Theologian A collection of seven of St. Symeon's homilies which deal with Adam's fall and our redemption by Jesus Christ. 124 pp. HER1326 $9.00
History of the Mystery of Repentance by Archpriest Valentin Sventitsky (1931) These six lectures follow the development of the sacrament of Confession over the centuries, and prove that the practice of general confession is uncanonical. 48 pp. HTJ1680 $4.00
The
Holy Angels by Mother Alexandra It was early morning, when I
was seven years old, that I saw the angels. I am as sure of it now as I
was
then... This, my own experience, stands both at the beginning and the end of the
book... The Angels have a stupendous reality. Their activity among us has come
to be a vital, positive reality. Thus writes Mother Alexandra. Studies
angels in the Old and New Testaments, as well as in the Church Fathers,
Theology, Liturgies, Prayers and Iconography of the Orthodox Church. pb
LL213 $20.00
Hymns on Paradise by St. Ephrem the Syrian In his poetry woven around Genesis 2 and 3, St. Ephrem expresses his awareness of the sacramental character of the created world, and of the potential of everything in the created world to act as witness to the Creator. 240 pp. MES6357 $12.00
I Confess One Baptism by Fr. George D Metallinos An excellent overview of the Orthodox canons regarding the reception of converts by baptism, with emphasis on the teachings of St. Nicodemus the Hagiorite and St. Cyprian of Carthage. Essential reading for bishops, priests, and catechumens. 143 pp. CON501 $12.00
Is
the Grace of God Present in the Soviet Church? by Professor I. M. Andreyev.
A profoundly discerning and timely work that discusses the deeper spiritual
reality behind the catastrophic events of the Russian Revolution that still
imposes its influence on the Russian Orthodox Church today. Also contains the
essay by Professor Andreyev, "Notes on the Catacomb Church." These two
essays give a deeper, spiritual perspective to any historical understanding of
contemporary issues concerning the Russian Orthodox Church. It also introduces
the English reader to the important understanding of "things of the
soul" as different from "things of the spirit." This
understanding goes far beyond the title of this work and serves as a fundamental
benchmark to which all "religious phenomena and movements" are to be
examined by today's believers. Professor Andreyev was a confessor of the true
Faith, sentenced to Solovki prison camp and a Catacomb Christian, who was
present with the Petrograd delegation that went before Metropolitan Sergius to
beg him to denounce his collaboration with the Soviet State. His is a voice that
speaks without harshness, but with an unshakable integrity borne out of first
hand experience and a deep piety. MP108 $13.00
The Journey Beyond Death by Archimandrite Panteleimon Three selections taken from the book Eternal Mysteries Beyond the Grave. 32 pp. HTJ636 $6.50
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 1 MEP6218 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 2 MEP6219 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 3 MEP6220 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 4 MEP6221 Cloth $30.00
The
Mind of the Orthodox Church by
Metropolitan of Nafpaktos Hierotheos,
translated by Esther Williams. Many groups of Christians have presented
themselves as ecclesiastical and many theological opinions have tried
to define the true ecclesiastical mind-set. Some Christian groups claim
authenticity whereas others
maintain that all Christians are branches of a single tree or that
Christianity is expressed by and breathes with two lungs. Thus, on the
one hand there prevails indiscriminate absolutism and on the other
relativity of faith. Indeed this creates a great ecclesiological
confusion, a particular ecclesiastical fundamentalism or an
ecclesiastical syncretism.
This book consists of nine talks that set out the foundation of
Ecclesiology according to the Fathers and they try to help us avoid the
temptations of so called "Baptismal theology" and of "dogmatic
syncretism" as well as avoid the dangers of
legalism and secularization. pb. 239 pp. SNH004 $22.00
Mystagogy: The Mystical Teaching on the Holy Spirit A complete and profound treatise on the subject of the Holy Spirit, and the filioque. Contains the Life of St. Photios and the 13th century Synodicon on the Holy Spirit. Deluxe edition, cloth. 224 pp. SNP032 $31.00
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 $4.25
On the Apostolic Preaching by St. Irenaeus 121 pp. pb NOV105 $12.00
On the Divine Images by St. John of Damascus Treatises written in response to the iconoclastic heresy of the eighth century. 106 pp. MES6361 $10.00
On the Divine Liturgy by St. Germanus of Constantinople An 8th century commentary on the Divine Liturgy by a patriarch of Constantinople which explains portions of and implements used in the divine liturgy; also various customs associated with it. 107 pp. MES6367 $12.00
On the Divine Liturgy: Orthodox Homilies by Augoustinos N. Kantiotes In this work Bishop Kantiotes discusses the main points of the Divine Liturgy, making its lofty meaning understandable both to the learned and to the unversed layman, enabling those who have not studied the Liturgy to know and enjoy its riches. The language used is vivid, based on Holy Scripture and the Church Fathers. Examples and images are taken from history and contemporary life.
On the Dormition of Mary A collection of homilies concerning the dormition of the Theotokos written during the 6th to 8th centuries by St. Germanus, St. John of Damascus and others. 269 pp. MES6366 $14.00
On
God and Man The Theological Poetry of St. Gregory of Nazianzus
In these poems, St. Gregory speaks of the joys and frustrations of his
own life; he reveals his inner questioning about the purpose and values
of life in the face of sin and mortality, and his ultimate faith in
Christ as redeeming and reconciling all things.
Included are poems on the Trinity, Creation and Providence, Angels and
the Soul, the Person of Christ, Human Nature and poems debating the
Christian understanding of marriage and virginity.
175 pp., pb. MES658 $17.00
On the Holy Icons by St. Theodore the Studite Written in the midst of the iconoclastic controversy of the 8th - 9th centuries, these essays affirm the incarnation and its meaning for icon veneration and life in Christ, focusing on the relation between the image and the prototype. 115 pp. MES6362 $14.50
On the Holy Spirit by St. Basil the Great This classic exposition of Trinitarian doctrine eloquently sets forth the distinction yet perpetual communion of the divine Persons. 118 pp. MES6358 $11.00
On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius A universally acknowledged masterpiece of fourth-century patristic theology, written with classical simplicity. 120 pp. MES6359 $14.00
On Miracles and Signs by Bishop Ignaty (Brianchaninov) 32 pp. HTJ1665 $4.00
On the Person of Christ - The Christology of Emperor Justinian Against the Monophysites; Concerning the Three Chapters; On the True Faith These imperial documents articulate the interpretation of Chalcedon's christological definition, and the Orthodox doctrine of the Person of Christ. 204 pp. MES6354 $18.00
On the Priesthood by St. John Crysostom The celebrated masterpiece by the most renowned orator and teacher in the history of Christendom. 160 pp. MES6360 $10.00
On the Soul and Resurrection by St. Gregory of Nyssa A dialogue with his sister St. Macrina regarding life after death. 126 pp. MES6356 $13.00
On the Unity of Christ By St. Cyril of Alexandria 155 pp. MES6351 $14.50
Orthodox Apologetic Theology by I.M. Andreyev Possessing doctor's degrees in medicine, psychiatry, literature, philosophy, and theology, Andreyev has written a book through which one can bypass the desert of modern theological academia and drink deeply of that ancient Orthodox cosmology which has converted nations, and inspired apostles, martyrs and saints. Also includes a biography of the author by Fr. Seraphim (Rose). 216 pp. HER1329 $14.00 CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT.
The Orthodox Church Calendar This brochure combines two articles recently published in Orthodox Life: "The 70th Anniversary of the Pan-Orthodox Congress in Constantinople," and "The Julian Calendar. 62 pp. HTJ1622 $4.00
Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Fr. Michael Pomazansky Written to inspire, to warm the heart, to give one the energy and encouragement to struggle towards God and our heavenly homeland. 430 pp. HER1356 $23.00
Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future by Fr. Seraphim (Rose) Viewed from a foundation based in Patristic teachings, the spiritual movements of the day are clearly various spiritual deceptions that have existed since the beginning of the Church. This book examines a broad spectrum of issues facing modern Christians - each from the perspective of the early Church Fathers. 242 pp. New printing. HER1351 $13.00
The Place of Blessed Augustine in the Orthodox Church by Fr. Seraphim (Rose) Despite the clamor of his detractors, and the distortions of those who have sought to bend his writings to support their own notions, the figure of St. Augustine continues to tower as one of the Fathers of the Church. Even though in some areas he did at times take positions which were later found not to be in accordance with the universal mind of the Church, he has nevertheless always been considered amongst the great Teachers. Fr. Seraphim reviews the evidence, examines the theological issues - and concludes that St. Augustine has something indeed to teach our generation of Orthodox Christians. New printing, with brief life, appendices and index. 143 pp. HER1371 $12.50
Pseudo-Dionysius: The Complete Works St. Dionysius the Areopagite, whom the Orthodox consider to be the true author of these writings, was one of the 70 Apostles. The writings included in this volume are: The Divine Names, The Mystical Theology, The Celestial Hierarchy, The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, and several Letters, which are basic to the theology of the Church. 336 pp. MEP6207 $29.00
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. OCE131 $3.00
The Reply of the Orthodox Church to Roman Catholic Overtures on Reunion by Anthimos, Patriarch of Constantinople An historic document of great value. Text has been augmented by and Epilogue: two documents from Mt. Athos and "Is the Papacy a Church" by Alexandre Kalomiros. 43 pp. SNP063 $3.00
The River of Fire by Alexandre Kalomiros An exceptional talk given at the 1980 Seattle Orthodox Conference on the workings of God's dispensation and our redemption. Already a classic work on the Orthodox understanding of good and evil and heaven and hell. 34 pp. SNP053 $5.00
The Rudder (Pedalion) The Official Canons of The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church From the 85 Canons of the Apostles to the Seventh Ecumenical Council including the Canons of the Holy Fathers. Compiled by St. Nicodemus the Hagiorite and Agapius the Monk. Orthodox Christianity remains the same, today, yesterday and for ever, one reason that the Divine Canons are the main guide of Church discipline and order. Obeying the sacred canons and understanding their meaning keeps the Church in good order. St. Nicodemus describes the Holy Church as a ship, Jesus Christ being the helmsman, the Apostles being the mates, the passengers being Orthodox Christians and this RUDDER steering the ship on its proper course to the kingdom of God. No one has the right to dispense with or mock the Sacred Canons. The first Canons found in the Rudder are the original 85 Canons of the Holy Apostles themselves, who first interpreted the teaching of the Lord and passed it down to us orally and in writing. Cloth, 1084 pp. OCE142 The Rudder is currently out of print but has now been released on CD.
THE RUDDER
is now available on CD.
(Revision editor Ralph J. Masterjohn)
After many years, this newly revised and translated RUDDER, with all
extraneous texts purged, is available on CD.
It is thoroughly indexed and hyperlinked. Hyperlinks lead the user to
whatever is in the
RUDDER: Synods, both ecumenical and regional, and many Holy Fathers,
all approved by at least one ecumenical synod. Bishops,
priests, deacons, readers, theologians, professors, and simply
interested people, will find this CD an extremely rich source of our
Holy Orthodox Faith.
Also the Topical Index is unique, and though a great effort, the result
made it well worth it. From A to Z every item in every topic is
hyperlinked directly to the text being sought. It is important for
those who know in the way of a reminder, and those who do not know,
that the Rudder is derived from God-inspired Synods, therefore deep
reverence is due this work. Insulting or deriding the Canons reflect
directly on the Holy Spirit who guided their formulation. In the Rudder
you will hear the Apostles themselves warn that those who scorn or mock
the sacred Canons place themselves under severe penalties. The Canons
also answer where grace is and where it is not.
OCE143 $105.00
Introductory offer (while original supplies last): $95.00 USD plus $5.00 airmail shipping to U. S. addresses (not including Alaska and Hawaii)
Index to the Rudder by Ralph Masterjohn An up-to-date index makes it much easier to find what you wish in the Rudder. Entries include many pertinent subjects of the present era. 48 pp. OCE141 $14.00
The Sacramental Life by Fr. Gregory Williams Thorough but simple exploration of life in the Orthodox Faith as experienced in and through the Holy Mysteries. Originally written as a series of editorial articles both for Orthodox Christians and those seeking to approach the apostolic Faith from outside the Church. 72 pp. KRO17503 $5.00
Sacred Monarchy and the Modern Secular State 10 pp. MP114 Currently unavailable
St. Augustine on Faith and Works MEP6223 Cloth $20.00
St. Athenagoras, Embassy for the Christians, The Resurrection of the Dead Cloth MEP6215 $19.00
St. Cyprian, The Lapsed, The Unity of the Catholic Church Cloth MEP6216 $17.50
St. Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian Sacraments The Procatechesis and the Five Mystagogical Catecheses This is a mid-fourth century catechism, with parallel Greek text. 124 pp. MES6352 $10.00
St. Gregory the Great, Pastoral Care Cloth MEP6212 $25.00
St. Gregory of Nyssa, The Lord's Prayer Cloth MEP6214 $33.00
St. Irenaeus of Lyons: Against the Heresies MEP6224 Cloth $31.00
St. Gregory Palamas: The Triads A defense of the monastic groups known as the 'hesychasts', the originators of the Jesus Prayer. MEP6226 $29.00
St. Irenaeus, Proof of the Apostolic Preaching Cloth MEP6213 $22.00
St. John Chrysostom, Baptismal Instruction Cloth MEP6217 $29.00
St. Justin Martyr, The First and Second Apologies St. Justin Martyr's two major apologetic works, which are recognized as a formative influence on the development of Christian theology in the early church. Cloth MEP6225 $37.00
St. Maximus the Confessor Translation of four spiritual treatises plus an account of his trial. Includes The Four Hundred Chapters of Love, Commentary on the Lord's Prayer, Chapters on Knowledge, The Church's Mystagogy, Trial of Maximus. MEP6204 $25.00
St. Symeon the New Theologian: The Discourses The works of a great spiritual master of Orthodoxy. MEP6209 $36.00
St. Symeon the New Theologian - On the Mystical Life The Ethical Discourses
Secular Humanism SNP003 $8.00
Selected Essays by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky Sixteen essays by this well-known theologian and teacher including: Children in the Church, The Glorification of Saints, The Liturgical Theology of Father A. Schmemann, Metropolitan Anthony (Khrapovitsky), The Church of Christ and the Contemporary Movement for Unification in Christianity, On the Question of the "Toll-Houses"; along with a biography of Fr. Michael. 245 pp. HTJ1628 $18.50
Sola Scriptura by John Whiteford An Orthodox analysis of a Protestant bastion: private interpretation of Scripture. 48 pp. CON204 $5.50
The Soul After Death by Fr. Seraphim Rose Principal teachings of Orthodox Christianity concerning the properties of the soul after death, are presented in a clear concise manner, as taught by Church fathers and teachers of the early centuries. 296 pp. HER1350 $12.00
Synaxarion of the Lenten Triodion and Pentecostarion This book contains a short account of each of the more important days during the seasons of Pre-Lent, Lent, Holy Week, Pascha and Pentecost, from the Sunday of Zaccheus through to the Sunday of All Saints of North America, with each account followed by an abridged homily from one of the Holy Fathers. It is a wonderful book to have available throughout these seasons, enabling one to focus more fully on the spiritual and historical significance of these days. Paperback, 254 pp. HDM101 $34.00
The Teachings of the Orthodox Church, Volume 1 by Rev. Michael Azkoul An introduction to Orthodox doctrine, including chapters on the Trinity, the Creation, the Economy of Old Israel, and Jesus the Christ. Contains treatise on Augustine of Hippo, (for the Orthodox understanding of Augustine, see The Place of Blessed Augustine, p. 20), glossary of terms, and index. Cloth 256 pp. APO313 $24.00
Three Treatises on the Divine Images by St. John of Damascus translated by Andrew Louth Written during the 8th century as a brilliant defense against the iconoclast heresy. pb, 164 pp. MES6361 $14.50
Treatise on Prayer by St. Symeon of Thessalonike A valuable study, by a 15th century liturgist, of the meaning and significance of elements of Orthodox services. 104 pp. HCP602 $8.75
What is a Bishop? by Fr. Alexey Young The series of articles here reprinted carefully explores the Orthodox understanding of the episcopate, in pious and non-technical ways. 16 pp. KRO17504 $3.75
Where did the Bible Come From? by Fr. Gregory Williams This brief account explores the history of how the Bible came to be and shows how it is that the Bible is the "child" of the Church - not the other way around. 16 pp. KRO17505 $1.50
Why Christianity? by Rev. Michael Azkoul Booklet answers many questions about Christianity and Christian denominations. 34 pp. SNP065 $3.00
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