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EVDOKIMOV Paul .: AGES OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE ; ORTH. revised translation; by M.Plekon and A. Vinogradov. Evdokimov presents a different view of the spiritual life, drawn from the Tradition on the Church, but refreshingly new, rooted in the bible and liturgy but entwined with everyday life. paper. 262 pp. index.

HOPKO Thomas: ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD ; ORTH. Essays on orthodoxy, Ecumenism and modern society.A collection of essays on the Orthodox vision of theology, the Bible, catholicity and ecumenism, eucharistic participation for children witness and service, and Orthodoxy in modern America. 188 pp. paper

ABBOTT-SMITH G. : A MANUAL GREEK LEXICON OF THE NEW TESTAMENT ; ORTH. The manual Greek Lexicon provides, for each New Testament word, its derivation, the Hebrew it represents if it is also found in the Septuagint, its original and derived meanings with illustrations and references from biblical , Classical and Modern Greek, the general sense in which it is used in the papyri, its grammatical constructions, and references to other works in which it is discussed. There are also appendices of the irregular verbs of the Greek New Testament, and an alphabetical list of verbal forms. paper 521 pages including appendices

EVDOKIMOV Paul. BIGHAM S. Tran: ART OF THE ICON. A theology of Beauty ; ORTH. a "Summa on Beauty" by this great Orthodox theologian. First a presentation on the biblical and patristic vision of beauty, applied then to contemporary movements in art.. a "theology of the icon" from a personal point of view, a well as in the context of the Church. Includes a section and commentaries on 10 icons, form Rublev's Trinity to the Novgordian Angel. pp.367

MEYENDORFF John: BYZANTINE LEGACY IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH ; ORTH. The continuing influence of the culture, thought and institutions of the Byzantine Empire on the Orthodox Church in political ideology, the encounter with Islam and the West, theology, spirituality, ecclesiology and contemporary ecumenism.paper. pp. 268

OBOLENSKY Dimitri: BYZANTIUM AND THE SLAVS ; ORTH. The influence exerted by Byzantium on the cultural life of Eastern Europe- Bulgarians, Albanians, Serbs, Romanians, Ukrainians and Russians, who experienced the lasting impact of Byzantine culture. The general aspects of Slavo-Byzantine relations, specific features of the acculturation process, the contacts between Byzantium and medieval Russian' paper. pp.332

MEYENDORFF John: CATHOLICITY AND THE CHURCH ; ORTH. Fr. Meyendorff affirms that one cannot "claim to be a Christian except through concrete membership in the catholic Church and through a continuous effort at manifesting the catholicity of the Church"., paper. 160 pp.

SCHMEMANN Alexander. JILLIONS John Trans,.: CELEBRATIONS OF FAITH. I BELIEVE. SERMONS VOL. 1. ; ORTH. This collection of Fr. Alaxander's sermons deals with the basic themes of faiths, revelation and the fundamental Christian tenets expressed in the Nicene trust,. Rarely have we read such a clear and eloquent description of faith experience as this from the pen of one of the most outstanding theologians of the century.paper. 124 pp.

ERICKSON John H.,: CHALLENGE OF OUR PAST Studies in Orthodox Canon Law and Church History ; ORTH. These essays provide historical perspectives on contemporary pastoral issues such as marriage, ecumenical issues and church order. Highly recommended to all concerned with Eastern canon law and theology, and with contemporary ecumenical dialogue. paper. 174 pp. index.

PAPADAKIS Arosteodes in collaboration with MEYENDORFF John: CHRISTIAN EAST AND THE RISE OF THE PAPACY ; ORTH. The Church 1071-1453. Describes developments in the churches of East and West in the High Middle Ages. It examines major western movements and discuss their impact on the East. It explores the theological and spiritual currents spreading from Byzantium to the Orthodox Churches of the Balkans and Russia.' It also presents the little known story of the native Eastern Churches of Egypt, Ethiopia, Syria, Armenia and Georgia.An important supplement to those teaching church history or history of Christian thought. 434 pp. photos index.

MEYENDORFF John: CHRIST IN EASTERN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT ; ORTH. This important study of Byzantine christology is at the same time a study of the Orthodox understanding of man and his salvation,. Focusing on the concept of "hypostasis" or "person," Meyendorff states that man is truly man when he participates in divine life. paper. 248 pp

L'HULLIER Peter. Archbishop.: CHURCH OF THE ANCIENT COUNCILS. ; ORTH. The disciplinary work of the First Four Ecumenical Councils. They defined Trinitarian and christological dogma. Translates each canon into clear and readable English, exploring the historical circumstances which gave rise to them, and some of the ways they have been reinterpreted(and misinterpreted)in later centuries. paper. 352 pp. index.

SCHEMANN Alexander: CHURCH WORLD MISSION. Reflections on Orthodoxy and the West. ; ORTH. Twelve challenging essays on history, theology, liturgy, canonical order, the ecumenical movement and mission, united by one underlying question. What is the destiny of the Orthodox Church in a world radically different from those which shaped it in the past? " a profound and stimulating book.It contains the seeds of many interesting debates of crucial importance in the ecumenical situation today. Paper. 277 pp

SCHMEMANN Alexander: CHURCH YEAR. VOL. 2 CELEBRATION OF FAITH ; ORTH. In this volume Fr. Schmemann examines first the phenomenon of celebration and then its expression in the Orthodox Christian Church year, focusing especially on the Christmas and Easter cycles paper.pp. 162

CABASILAS NICHOLAS: COMMENTARY ON THE DIVINE LITURGY ; ORTH. A remarkable product of Byzantium's last great flowering of theology. Essential reading for the fields of comparative liturgy and history of liturgy. Also an invaluable resource for understanding the theory and practice of worship in the Orthodox Church. 120 pp.paper

MATTHEW THE POOR. Foreword by J.M. Nouwen: COMMUNION OF LOVE ; ORTH. Revealing the essence of the Christian life in simple yet profound images, Matthew's discourses on humility, repentance, asceticism, fasting, suffering and unity convey the gospel message in powerful terms to modern man. "Father MATT'S radical God-centerdness comes as a shock which wakes us up from a long dream. 234 pp. paper

PAPADAKIS Aristeides: CRISIS IN BYZANTIUM ; ORTH. The Filoque Controversy In the Patriarchal of Gregory 11 of Cyprus (1283-1289).Of the early attempts to heal the schism between the Byzantine and Western churches, none is as famous as the Council of Lyons 1274. Less familiar is the Byzantine reaction that followed in the patriarchate of Gregory of Cyprus, when the settlement of 1274 was formally repudiated by imperial decree and the Council of B lachernae. paper. 256 pp.

MANTZARIDIS Georgias.Trans. PANAYIOTIES Nellas. RUSSELL Norman: DEIFICATION IN CHRIST. THE NATURE OF THE HUMAN PERSON ; ORTH.An excellent introduction to patristic anthropology. Cites a number of patristic passages at length, providing helpful references and notes. 254 pp. paper

ORTHODOX FELLOWSHIP OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST: DIRECTORY OF ORTHODOX PARISHES AND CLERGY IN THE BRITISH ISLES. ; orth. 2001.provides a fully listing of orthodox parishes and clergy in the British Isles. softback.

BAGGLEY John. With an appendix By Richard Temple: DOORS OF PERCEPTION. Icons and Their Spiritual Significance. ; ORTH. This introduction to icons offers an entry to the understanding of the significance and spirituality of icons,. Covers historical background, biblical language, the visual language of icons and their interpretation. For art lovers and anyone interested in understanding more about icons. 19 colour plates. probably the best introduction to icons that we have at present. paper. pp. 160

WENHAM J. W.: THE ELEMENTS OF NEW TESTAMENT GREEK ; ORTH. First published in l965, The Elements of New Testament Greek has, over the years, established itself as the standard textbook for scholars and students of the Bible. The book is now reissued with a number of small revisions and additions, and a more substantial change concerning the recitation of the alphabet. Otherwise the aim of this perennially popular book remains as before; to present the elements (and only the elements) of New Testament Greek as simply, clearly, and completely as possible, so that the student may be spared all unnecessary toil, and may make rapid progress in understanding the lingua franca of the Hellenistic world. paperback. index. vocabulary. 268 pp.

SCHEMANN Alexander. TRANSLATED BY Paul KACHUR: THE EUCHARIST. SACRAMENT OF THE KINGDOM ; ORTH. The crowning achievement of Father Schmemann's work, reflecting his entire life experience as well as his thoughts on the Divine Liturgy. "directed to his ORTHODOX colleague. (Schmemann's genius enables him to speak to western Catholics and Protestants so as to leave all three deeply enriched". "superb introduction to the practice of patristic theology" paper. 254 pp

USPENSKY Nicholas: EVENING WORSHIP in the Orthodox Church ; ORTH. In this study the author reveals the true purpose for which the service of Vespers came into existence; the ancient Christian tradition of giving thanks for the evening light, and the faith which this tradition implies concerning the presence of Christ in the midst of those gathered in His name. While tracing the evolution of the rites of Vespers and the Liturgy the Presanctified Gifts from their Old Testament antecedents to their present forms today, he calls upon liturgical commentators to stand closer to the meaning attached to the service of evening worship by the ancient Church. This valuable historical-liturgical study also discusses the Communion which is added to to the Vespers in the midst of the Fast, and the differences that exist between the Greek and Russian orders of service for the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist. paper. 248 pp.

ARCHBISHOP PAUL OF FINLAND. introduction by Alexander Schmemann: THE FAITH WE HOLD ; ORTH. An unpretentious little book by the former head of the Orthodox Church of Finland. written "to describe Orthodoxy from the inside to those outside". Useful also for the Orthodox themselves, it deals with the most basic elements of the Orthodox Church. . 96 pp.

ARCHBISHOP PAUL OF FINLAND: FEAST OF FAITH ; ORTH. An invitation to the love feast of the kingdom of heaven.In simple, accessible language, this book guides the reader towards a deeper understanding of the liturgy, and thus a more fruitful participation in the Banquet of the Kingdom.paper. 112 pp

ALLEN Joseph. ed.: FEED MY SHEEP ; ORTH. THE THOUGHT AND WORDS OF PHILIP SALIBA. This book is a revelation of the man through his speeches and writings. We see him here as the vigilant shepherd of his flock and loving father to his priests. His words reveal a deep commitment to serve the Church in whatever capacity necessary. paper. 124 pp.

BAGGLEY John. : FESTIVAL ICONS FOR THE CHRISTIAN YEAR. ; ORTH. This book introduces the general reader to the most important icons of the Orthodox Church associated with the major feasts, accompanied by the words of prayer and liturgy which are used with them. Includes discussion of each feast, extracts from liturgical texts, and detailed information about the development of the feast and its icon,. paper. 192 pp. 18 colour plates

KOKKINOU Margoula and KOFINAS Georgia: FESTIVE FAST. Greek Meatless Cooking in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition ORTH. An English translation of a popular Greek fasting cookbook. Includes an introduction explaining which days are Fast days in the Orthodox tradition together with a sermon of St. John Chrysostom on fasting. spiral hardback. 352 pages.

SCHMEMANN Alexander.: FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD. SACRAMENTS AND ORTHODOXY ; ORTH.An approach to the world and to life that stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church. Fr. Schmemann deals with he issues of "secularism" and Christian Culture, viewing them from the perspective of the Church, as revealed and communicated in its worship and liturgy. "a powerful, articulate (and)creative essay in sacramental theology" paper. 151 pp

GREGORY OF NYSSA: FROM GLORY TO GLORY ; ORTH. texts from Gregory of Nyssa's mystical writings. introduction; by JEAN DANIELOU.. This collection has long been recognised an an authoritative introduction to the "father of mysticism!" who exploded classical antiquity's static understanding of perfection by sho;wing the Christian's life as one of never-ending growth. a truly dynamic movement "from glory to glory.". paper. 304 pp.

ROSTOV St. Dimitri: GREAT COLLECTION OF THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS. vol. 4 DECEMBER ; ORTH. First English edition. translated by Father Thomas Marreta.Fifty full lives of Saints commemorated in December are accompanied by an elegant sermon on the Nativity and Incarnation of Christ. Also included are narrative accounts from Scripture and the teaching of the Fathers on the Nativity. Adoration of the Magi, the flight into Egypt and the slaying of the holy innocents. paper.pp. 616.

MOTHER SERAPHIMA. : GREAT FEASTS OF THE CHURCH. GREAT FEASTS OF CHRIST. GREAT FEASTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD. ; ORTH.A colouring book for young people illustrating the icons of the Great Feasts associated with Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is hoped that through colouring these drawings young people will learn to recognise the icons and learn who the people portrayed are and a little about the significance of the events. paper.

CALIVAS Alkiviadis C: GREAT WEEK AND PASCHA IN THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ; ORTH. Fr.Calivas traces the development of the liturgical celebration of the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. Fr. Calivas elegantly describes the theological themes for each day, clarifies the liturgical practices, and provides rubrics for their proper celebration. Through the text, the reader can find answers to many questions about Great Week as well as insights into meaningful participation in each of the services. According to the author, "Everything converges on the person of Jesus Christ, who was betrayed, crucified and buried, and who rose on; the third day. These events are the keystones to the structure of Great Week. Through them we embrace the mystery of our salvation. paper pp.145pp.

BAUER Walter. Revised and edited by DANKER Frederick William: A GREEK ENGLISH LEXICON OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND OTHER EARLY CHRISTED LITERATURE.3rd ed. ; ORTH. Trans. from the German. A new updated American edition of the text, which builds on its predecessor's deposit if extraordinary erudition relating to Greek literature from all periods. Including entries for many more words, the new edition also lists more than 25,000 additional references to classical, intertestamental, Early Christian, and modern literature.Described as an "invaluable reference work" (Classical philology)this new updated American edition builds on it predecessor's staggering deposit of extraordinary erudition relating to Greek literature from all periods. Including entries for many more words, the new edition also lists more than 25,000 additional references to classical, intertestamental, Early Christian, and modern literature. In this edition Frederick W. Danker's broad knowledge of Greco-Roman literature, as well as papyri and epigraphs, provides a more panoramic view of the world of Jesus and the New Testament. Danker has also introduced a more consistent mode of reference citation, and has provided a more consistent mode of reference citation, and has provided a composite list of abbreviations to facilitate easy access to this wealth of information. Perhaps the single most important lexical innovation of Danker's edition is its inclusion of extended definitions for Greek terms. for instance, a key meaning of "episkopos" was defined in the second American edition as overseer.Danker defines it as "one who has the responsibility of safeguarding or seeing to it that something is done in the correct way, guardian"Such extended definitions give a fuller sense of the word in question, which will, help avoid both anachronism and confusion among users of the lexicon who may not be native speakers of English. Danker's Edition will be an indispensable guide for biblical land classical scholars, ministers, seminarians and translators. cloth. 1107 pages.

PAPADEAS Father George. : GREEK ORTHODOX HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES ; ORTH. New and revised with contemporary English translation. All services from Palm Sunday to Pascha in English and Greek. hardback. 500 pages Order this Book at