Recommended Orthodox Christian books. Scroll down to see purchasing information below.
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The Orthodox Church
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia
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 tradition.
(paperback, 558 pp) |
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The Orthodox Way
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia
A classic account of the belief, worship, and life of
the Orthodox Church. This is a book which reveals the meaning of life
for all Christians.
(paperback, 164 pp) |
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For the Life of the World
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
Beloved author Fr. Alexander Schmemann explains in this
classic how the Orthodox approach to the world stems from the
liturgical life of the Church.
(paperback, 155 pp) |
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The Faith We Hold
by Archbishop Paul of Finland
Describes the basic elements of the Orthodox Faith in three sections: doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual.
(paperback, 196 pp) |
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The Orthodox Faith
by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko
Comprehensive information on Orthodox Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, and Spirituality|
(paperback, 4 vols) |
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Orthodox Christians in North America: 1794-1994
by Mark Stokoe and the Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky
A historical look at the establishment of the Orthodoxy on the North American Continent, celebrating the 200th Anniversary.
(paperback, 144 pp) |
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Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
A stimulating survey and interpretation of the history of the Orthodox Church.
(paperback, 343 pp) |
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The Orthodox Church
by Protopresbyter John Meyendorff
An indispensible classic of the history of the Orthodox Church and the unique position it holds in today's world.
(paperback, 196 pp) |
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The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers
by Fr. Stanley Harakas
Questions by real people sent in to the Hellenic
Chronicle newspaper and answered by Fr Stanley Harakas, a well-known
Orthodox ethicist and teacher. Questions range from the spiritual to the
mundane.
(paperback, 354 pp) |
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The Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith
translated by Olga Dunlop
For parents, teachers, pastors, and all who wish to
understand the sources of the Church's revelation. A "seeker" poses
questions and a "age" answers them, representing the Church's
explanation of those questions.
(paperback, 472 pp, 2 vols) |
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Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction
by Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)
Metropolitan Heirotheos contends that Orthodox
spirituality differs markedly from the "spiritualities" of the East and
the West. The difference in the dogma generates the difference in ethos
as well.
(paperback, 100 pp) |
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The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary
Ed. by Catherine Aslanoff
This
book draws on the rich resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a
holistic vision of the faith derived from the Church's liturgical year.
(paperback, 475 pp, 2 vols) |
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The Year of Grace of the Lord
by A Monk of the Eastern Church
A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar
of the Orthodox Church, and a guide to the scriptural readings and
prayers.
(paperback, 254 pp) |
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St. Innocent: Apostle to America
by Paul D. Garrett
Highly readable biography tracing the course of St
Innocent's life to his all to mission in America, first as a priest and
then bishop in America and Asia, and finally as Metropolitan of Moscow.
(paperback, 345 pp) |