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The Orthodox Church (New Edition)

Diana Rosu — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:08:33 +0000

Since its first publication thirty years ago, Timothy Ware’s book has become established throughout the English-speaking world as the standard introduction to the Orthodox Church. Orthodoxy continues to be a subject of enormous interest among Western Christians, and the author believes that an understanding of its standpoint is necessary before the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches can be reunited. He explains the Orthodox views on such widely ranging matters as ecumenical councils, sacraments, free will, purgatory, the papacy and the relation between the different Orthodox churches.

Early Christian Writings

Diana Rosu — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:57:32 +0000

The writings in this volume cast a glimmer of light upon the emerging traditions and organization of the infant church, during an otherwise little-known period of its development. A selection of letters and small-scale theological treatises from a group known as the Apostolic Fathers, several of whom were probably disciples of the Apostles, they provide a first-hand account of the early Church and outline a form of early Christianity still drawing on the theology and traditions of its parent religion, Judaism. Included here are the first Epistle of Bishop Clement of Rome, an impassioned plea for harmony; The Epistle of Polycarp; The Epistle of Barnabas; The Didache; and the Seven Epistles written by Ignatius of Antioch – among them his moving appeal to the Romans that they grant him a martyr’s death.

The Desert Fathers. Sayings of the Early Christian Monks

Diana Rosu — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:31:56 +0000

The Desert Fathers were the first Christian monks, living in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. In contrast to the formalised and official theology of the “founding fathers” of the church, the Desert Fathers were ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world and live lives of celibacy, fasting, vigil, prayer and poverty in direct and simple response to the gospel. Their sayings were first recorded in the 4th century and consist of spiritual advice, anecdotes and parables. The Desert Fathers’ teachings and lives have inspired poetry, opera and art, as well as providing spiritual nourishment and a template for monastic life.

The Orthodox Church

Diana Rosu — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:39:55 +0000

An introduction to Eastern Christianity.

The Orthodox Church

Diana Rosu — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:32:40 +0000

A clear, detailed introduction to the Orthodox Church written for the non-orthodox as well as for orthodox christians who wish to know more about their own tradition.