THE APOSTOLIC FATHERS
Edited by Father Jack N. Sparks
Modern translations and introductions to the writings of early Christian Fathers such as Clement, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp. These revered writings provide the transitional link between New Testament times and the emerging Christian Church.
DIVINE ENERGY
By Fr. Jon E. Braun
Applies time-tested Orthodox spirituality to contemporary Christian living. A true “back to the basics” book which shows how Christians can fight and win the struggle against temptation, sin, and spiritual lethargy through the divine power of Christ’s Incarnation. Explains in easy-to-understand laymen’s terms basic theological truths, such as the three Persons and one nature of the Trinity.
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
By Bishop Kallistos Ware
This classic introductory work on the Orthodox Church has become a worldwide standard in colleges and seminaries. Part One describes the history of the Orthodox Church. Part Two outlines Orthodox doctrine and worship. The final chapter deals with restoring the breaches between East and West.
THIRSTING FOR GOD
By Matthew Gallatin
The writer, a philosophy professor and former Calvary Chapel pastor devoted twenty years to Christian ministry but felt that he was not able to experience the God whom he longed to know. In this book, he writes about relativism and rationalism versus the sacramental path to God. He also discusses praying with icons and formal prayers as well as the unity of Scripture and Tradition.
APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION
By Fr. Gregory Rogers
Examines the unbroken apostolic chain linking past to present in the historic Church. Written by a former evangelical pastor whose study of the biblical and historical evidence supporting this very doctrine led him to chrismation and finally ordination in the two-thousand-year-old Orthodox Church.
FACING EAST
By Frederica Mathewes-Green
Frederica depicts the living experience of Orthodoxy throughout the liturgical year, through the joys and sorrows of her own small mission parish in its third year of existence. This endearingly personal, yet surprisingly universal journal provides an excellent introduction to Orthodoxy.
THE ORTHODOX FAITH
By Father Thomas Hopko
An introductory handbook on Orthodox faith and life. Volume I. Doctrine/ Volume 2: Worship/ Volume 3: Bible and Church History/ Volume 4: Spirituality. Presented in brief chapters, this handbook series is excellent for quick reference or study, and provides valuable teaching material for both teens and adults.
BECOMING ORTHODOX
By Fr. Peter Gillquist
The inspiring story of over two thousand evangelical Christians and their search for historic Christianity. This book is for evangelical Christians on their own search for the Church. It is also for Orthodox Christians looking for renewal.
INTRODUCING THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
By Father Anthony Coniaris
Fr. Coniaris provides his readers with an invaluable introduction to the beliefs, practices, and patterns of Orthodox Christianity. Written in a popular and easy-to-read style, Introducing the Orthodox Church touches all the important bases without sacrificing balance or accuracy.
THE ORTHODOX WAY
By Bishop Kallistos Ware
An excellent companion to The Orthodox Church, this book discusses the spiritual life of the Christian, and sets forth the basic issues of theology, but as a way of life for the follower of Christ.