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Book: The Shield of Psalmic PrayerBook: The Shield of Psalmic Prayer

The Shield of Psalmic Prayer: Reflections on Translating, Interpreting, and Praying the Psalter

Book: The Sicilian VespersBook: The Sicilian Vespers

The Sicilian Vespers: A History of the Mediterranean World in the Later Thirteenth Century

Book: The Soul's Longing: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Biblical InterpretationBook: The Soul's Longing: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Biblical InterpretationUtilizing all that is valuable in historical-critical and related research, Dr. Mary Ford demonstrates with force and clarity just why biblical hermeneutics needs to return to the perspectives and methods of early Christian interpreters, particularly those of Eastern Church tradition. Since the late Middle Ages, biblical interpretation in Western Christianity has been largely guided by historical-critical methodology. Highly useful for questions of "Introduction" (the "who, what, when, where and why" of biblical writings), it has nevertheless led to a serious "reductionism," represented most flagrantly today by members of the "Jesus Seminar." The indispensable link between exegesis and spiritual life has been largely obscured, with the result that concern for the Gospel promise of salvation has been sub
Book: The Sunflower: Conforming the Will of Man to the Will of GodBook: The Sunflower: Conforming the Will of Man to the Will of GodSaint John addresses fundamental questions: Why should we care about God’s will ? What are the benefits in following His will?
Book: The Testament of the Lord: Worship and Discipline in the Early ChurchBook: The Testament of the Lord: Worship and Discipline in the Early ChurchBeginning with an apocalyptic section in which the risen Lord himself addresses the reader, The Testament then describes the building of a church, the mode of appointment for clergy and monastics, and the conduct of daily prayers and of other liturgical services.
Book: The Theology of IllnessBook: The Theology of IllnessThe questions Larchet considers are fundamental: the origin of sin in a fallen world, its impact on physical health, and the healing of human nature by the incarnate Son of God.
Book: The Typikon DecodedBook: The Typikon DecodedThe Byzantine liturgy, with its beauty, its richness, and its depth, intrigues, inspires, and fascinates a great number of today's Christians. This book on Byzantine liturgical practice, the first of its kind in English, includes an extensive bibliography and glossary.
Book: The Vespers of PentecostBook: The Vespers of Pentecost
Book: The Vision of God, by Vladimir LosskyBook: The Vision of God, by Vladimir LosskyPrice includes shipping.
Book: The Winter PaschaBook: The Winter Pascha
Forty meditations for the season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany by Fr. Thomas Hopko.
Book: The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and MothersBook: The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and MothersThis volume contains the stories, teachings, and collected sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, including Athanasius' famous The Life of St. Antony and St. Jerome's The Life of Paul the Hermit.
Book: Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow WellsBook: Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells
Book: Thoughts for Each Day of the Year according to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of GodBook: Thoughts for Each Day of the Year according to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of Godby St. Theophan the Recluse. Translated from the Russian by Lisa Marie Baranov. Short writings on the daily readings (or Feast) arranged chronologically. Excellent food for thought on a daily basis, each one being one page or less. Scriptural and topical index. 307 pages, softcover.
Book: Three Treatises on the Divine Images, St John of DamascusBook: Three Treatises on the Divine Images, St John of DamascusIs all Christian art fundamentally blasphemous? ... The resounding answer 'no' from John of Damascus helped to secure the future of art in the service of Christ.
Book: Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of ValaamBook: Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam

"Touching Heaven is a lovely book, quiet and contemplative, and full of peaceful revelations."

-Frederica Matthewes-Green

Book: Traveling Companions: Walking with the Saints of the ChurchBook: Traveling Companions: Walking with the Saints of the Church
Book: When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-DisciplineBook: When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-Discipline

When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-Discipline

Book: Why Did She Cry? The Story of the Weeping MadonnaBook: Why Did She Cry? The Story of the Weeping Madonna
Book: Wisdom for Today from the Early Church: A Foundational StudyBook: Wisdom for Today from the Early Church: A Foundational Study
Book: Women and Men in the Early ChurchBook: Women and Men in the Early ChurchWomen and Men in the Early Church: The Full Views of St. John Chrysostom
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