Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches Books

"It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us," the apostles declared at the conclusion of their council described in Acts 15. This apostolic council was the first of many councils to come as Christians sought to discern the will of God in the midst of...

Aziz S. Atiya’s History of Eastern Christianity is a classic in the history of the Oriental Churches, which are sometimes portrayed as heretics in books on general church history, if indeed mentioned at all. Written by a Copt, it portrays...

This edited volume presents a number of Syriac monastic and ascetical writers from the seventh century who were born and educated in Beth Qatraye (Syriac for Qatar or Region of the Qataris) of which Isaac of Nineveh of Qatar is considered to be the most...

The Six Books On The Priesthood Of St. John Chrysostom is a collection of writings by St. John Chrysostom, a prominent early Christian theologian and bishop of Constantinople. Originally written in Greek in the 4th century, this book has been translated...

With approximately 200 to 300 million adherents worldwide, Orthodox Christianity is among the largest branches of Christianity, yet it remains relatively understudied. This book examines the rich and complex entanglements between Orthodox Christianity...

Three Books in One!The three great apologies of G.K. Chesterton in one volume: Orthodoxy, Heretics & The Everlasting Man. This collection combines three of G.K. Chesterton's most recognized works into one convenient volume. This is perfect volume for...

This handy companion volume to 'Holy Days, the Liturgical Year in Practice', is designed to make it your own: Create a personal reference book to the Orthodox Calendar, or customize it for any given year. With short summaries from the book itself,...

This little book presents the Liturgical Calendar as a way of life - to inspire us with its riches. The special calendar section is laid out as a liturgical diary. Suited for personal use, or as an educational project for study-group, catechism, or...

BORN AGAIN IN BAPTISM, we receive the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, and works in us so that we may reach spiritual perfection, although the Bible tells us what we need to do to reach such perfection and earn Eternal life, it does not tell us how.The...

The objective of this study is to determine the position of women in the Christian tradition, which is found on two levels. First, recognition of women as saints within the Christian church and their canonization within the frame of often times open...

This brief and compelling study introduces us to the German Lutheran pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the Russian Orthodox priest, Father Alexander Men. These two martyrs each confronted a hostile, totalitarian world, and their lives show us how to speak...

In this book, leading scholars across the world reflect critically on the significance of the legal thought of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I for human flourishing, for Christian social teaching, and for Christian unity. His legal thought is summed...

Questa omelia del vescovo siriaco Giacomo di Sarûg celebra il battesimo dell'imperatore romano Costantino. La omelia è stata tradotta dal siriaco al latino da Jacob di Serug nel VI secolo.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

The Church at Worship is a new series of documentary case studies of specific worshiping communities from around the world and throughout Christian history. In this second volume, Tasting Heaven on Earth, Walter Ray provides vivid descriptions of...

Despite its title, this work by Theodore of Tarsus has more to do with the inter-workings of the Anglo-Saxon Church in the 7th century than it does with any notion of sacramental penance. Theodore is helped to shape the relatively young Anglo-Saxon...

An Eastern Orthodox Christian perspective on eschatology.Read a balanced, well-researched treatment of the end times, interpreted from the Christian East by faithful Orthodox saints, martyrs, and Spirit-filled Fathers of the Faith. Historic Christian...

Are you ready to embrace abundance? The author combines her experiences as an Orthodox Christian, healthcare professional, fitness expert, and grief survivor to guide you to a more balanced life.In this book, she explores the many facets of wellness from...

The Texts is a small collection of essays that do not have a place in and of themselves for publication, but which remain helpful to the goal of the book in providing preview of significant lines of inquiry. The month and year of the texts are provided...

Originally delivered as one of the St. Margaret's Lectures for 1904, the contents of this booklet are focused on aspects of the Syriac-speaking Church. Extracted from Burkitt's book Early Eastern Christianity, the fifth lecture explores Bardaisan and...

This comprehensive study offers a critical, comparative analysis of the sources available on Bardaisan and a reinterpretation of his thought. In this connection, special attention is paid to many parallels with Origen, to the possible relationship...

The book describes how the bishops of a tiny Christian community in South India, on several occasions determined the history of the famous St Thomas Christians, whose own histories will now need to be rewritten.

This book is a reproduction of Philoxenos Dolabani's handwritten catalogue of the Syriac, Karshuni, and Arabic manuscripts located in St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Monastery in Jerusalem, one of the most important Christian manuscript collections in the...

This book covers the history of the Syrian church of India from its founding by the apostle Thomas in 52 A.D., until the first half of the twentieth century. The relations of the Church of India with the See of Antioch were interrupted by the rise of the...

"Blessed is He who has brought Adam from Sheol": Christ's descent to the dead in the Theology of Saint Ephrem the Syrian is an examination of the theological use of the doctrine of Christ's descent to the dead in the works of Saint Ephrem the Syrian (ca...

Widely regarded as a premier journal dedicated to the study of Syriac, Hugoye: Journal of Syriac Studies was established in 1998 as a venue devoted exclusively to the discipline. An organ of Beth Mardutho, the Syriac Institute, the journal appears...

Identity has become a central theme in a globalised world, both in politics and in the humanities, and the Syrian churches cannot escape it either. Christianity also exists as an identity that can in some ways compete with or even contradict theological...

Questions concerning sacred spaces and their relationship to ritual is of interest to historians of religion and others as well. How sacred spaces emerge and are constructed and what relationship they have to rituals are some of the areas that are dealt...

Laced with lively illustrations, biblical references and words, The Amazing Life of Jesus focuses on the three years of Jesus’ ministry, the miracles he made, and his life story. It explains to readers, in detail, how Jesus’ coming was predicted and how...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

This four part volume is taken from Ethiopian texts regarding the life and journeys of St. Thomas the Apostle. It recounts his encounter with the Indo-Parthian king, Gondaphares, and his various travels through what is now Afghanistan. It parallels other...

These are two letters of correspondence between the two Caucasian Sees in Georgia and Armenia regarding the presence of a Nestorian priest in their midst. There are some allusions drawn to issues of Christological doctrine, particularly that of the...

This is a short panegyric about the relationship of the High Byzantine Empire, under Basil II, and its relationship to its Armenian ally to the east. The text tells of the endowment of a piece of the True Cross to the Armenian monastery at Aparank,...

The Synod of Partav was a council of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the 8th century that dealt with question regarding the authority and role of bishops and priests within the church, as well as concerns regarding the ritual integrity of many of the...

Juris Ecclesiastici Graecorum is a comprehensive examination of the history and evolution of Greek canon law, edited by the noted French theologian J.B. Pitra. This invaluable resource includes historical documents, legal codes, and other important...

Written by one of the foremost authorities on the Eastern Orthodox Church, this book offers an insightful and accessible introduction to the theology, practices, and history of the Eastern Church. Neale's approach is both scholarly and deeply personal,...

Johann Hergenröther's Monumenta Græca is a collection of texts related to the life and works of Patriarch Photius of Constantinople. Drawing on a range of sources, Hergenröther presents a nuanced and detailed portrait of this important figure in the...

An exploration of the traditions and future of the Coptic Orthodox Church, one of the oldest Christian denominations in the world. This book delves into the ancient theology, ecclesiology, and liturgy of the faith and how modern-day Copts are practicing...

Este livro traça a história da Igreja Ortodoxa Romena na região de Oltenia durante a ocupação austríaca no século XVIII. Nicolae Dobrescu examina as relações entre a igreja e o poder político, as questões teológicas e litúrgicas e o papel dos líderes...

This guide to the traditional wedding ceremony of the Orthodox Church provides a step-by-step account of the betrothal and coronation rituals. Featuring historical and spiritual insights, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the...

Robert Pinkerton's groundbreaking work provides a unique insight into the religious landscape of Russia in the 19th century. Pinkerton's detailed exploration of the Orthodox Church offers a comprehensive overview of its history, practices, and beliefs...

A book for the serious seeker after God, in Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Written from an Orthodox Christian perspective, but intended for anyone who is establishing or growing in a transformed and transforming personal relationship with the...

A call to arms for the spirit, a call to abandon our self-love and embrace the love of God, this small book speaks to our deepest longing. Its focus is the role of our yearning, our desire to be united with the divine, 'for it is the power of desire...

St Shenouda (Shenoute) is one of the fifth century's most renowned Egyptian monastic leaders. During his monastic leadership his community grew to around four thousand monks and nuns. His spiritual ministry and miraculous works extended beyond the walls...

The funeral prayer is prayed on the monk during his ordination so as to raise him from the earthly life to a heavenly life. For this reason many people left the world and their family and lived in the deserts and caves longing for this life, the life of...