On the Apostolic Tradition

On the Apostolic TraditionSt. Hippolytus Though it may at first glance to be overly "scholarly" for general reading, this is indeed a crucial document for understanding of the early roots Christian liturgical practice in the (of course then Orthodox) West. It may be most useful to first read the text proper through, skipping over the extended interpolated commentaries then go back to the commentaries for sections of particular interest or puzzlement. Perfect Bound

Step by step

SS Juventinus & Maximinus

and finds a place in the great Menology of St

John of Damascus (eighth century)

are rich in theological insight and historical interest

a sparkling fountain of wisdom

The translation is crisp and readable

Symeon transformed the desert tradition of absolute solitude and isolation from the affairs of men

Hardbound edition out of print

how we are to preserve and implement the grace thereby bestowed upon us

Leo Papadopoulos

truly a valuable addition to the understanding of the great spiritual tradition in which St