Atheism, New Age Religions, Freemasonry, Modern Psychology, Secular Humanism & Modernism (TO TOP OF PAGE)

ANTI-CHRISTIANITY: THE NEW ATHEISM, Dr. Michael Azkoul This book contains both an assessment of and a polemic against atheism. It contains a brief history of atheism and gives special attention to its modern form: Anti-Christianity. 1 Contents: I. Atheism in the Ancient World; II. The Scriptures and the Fathers on Atheism; III. The Development of Atheism in the Post-Orthodox West; IV. Atheism in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries; V. The Nineteenth Century; VI. Atheism in the Twentieth Century; VII. Dostoyevsky's Critique of Modern Atheism; VIII. Anarchy and Apostasy: Prophecy Fulfilled. 125pp

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CHRISTIANITY AND AMERICAN FREEMASONRY, William J. Whalen What is it about Freemasonry that would cause churches to forbid or openly discourage seventy millian Americans from membership? Why have eight popes condemned the Lodge? Why has the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Masonic order been strained for centuries? "Christianity and American Freemasonry" answers these and many other questions and describes why Christianity and Freemasonry are incompatible. Today over two million American men belong to the Masonic order, the largest and oldest secret fraternal society. In earlier history the Freemasons boasted a prestigious membership, including fourteen American prresidents and such founding fathers as Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, and Alexander Hamilton. This is the most complete reference book available on the subject. Chapters discuss the rituals and oaths, the Scottish and York rites, allied organizations such as the Shriners, and the historic antagonism of Christianity towards Masonry. It is thoroughly documented with facts from: the three most noted experts on Masonry in America; Masonic ritual books, encyclopedias, and histories; three former Masons, now active Catholics, who contributed firsthand knowledge of Masonic rites and structure. 215pp

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DARKNESS VISIBLE: A CHRISTIAN APPRAISAL OF FREEMASONRY (3rd Edition), Rev. Walton Hannah Addresses the question of whether membership in Freemasonry is compatible with one's duty as a practicing Christian. It includes the entire and authentic text of the Masonic ritual of the first three degrees and of the Royal Arch. "[This work] alone deals conclusively with the matter of whether or not Masonry is a religion." - Stephen Knight, The Brotherhood 232pp

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ETERNAL DAY: THE ORTHODOX ALTERNATIVE TO SECULARISM AND MODERN PSYCHOLOGY, Seth Farber Eternal Day shows how modern psychology became a rival to Christianity; presents positive lessons that enable the reader to embrace the Orthodox Church; examines the philosophical perspective that derives from Augustine and how it led the Western churches into heresy; shows how Augustine, Luther and Calvin opened the door to Freud and modern determinism; tells of the author's powerful conversion from Jewish atheism to the Orthodox Church; explains how the author found true spiritual fulfillment in the Church, and much more. 228pp

$22.95 Paper (Regina Orthodox Press)

ORTHODOX TRADITION AND MODERNISM (Monographic Supplement Series V), Constantine Cavarnos; translated by Patrick Barker An excellent presentation of what Orthodox Tradition is and why it cannot and should not be "modernized." Dr. Cavarnos portrays the devastating effects of innovationism in such areas as iconography, sacred music, clerical dress, and ecumenism. 40pp

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ORTHODOXY AND THE RELIGION OF THE FUTURE (6th Printing), Fr. Seraphim Rose Examines modern religious phenomena such as Yoga, Zen, Tantra, TM, hare Krishna. This work is a concise and unequivocal Orthodox statement on contemporary trends; its urgent message rings loud and clear. Viewed from a foundation based in Patristic teachings, the spiritual movements of the the day are clearly various spiritual deceptions that have existed since the beginning of the Church, rather than the achievements of a "new religious consciousness." Addressing soberly and directly the trends of pseudo-spirituality which loom enticingly today, "Orthodoxy and the Religions of the Future" provides a beacon of discernment in these times of widespread spiritual deception. This book examines a broad sprctrum of issues facing modern Christians - each from the perspective of the early Church Fathers. As the "New Age" is becoming a household concept and is moving into wider acceptance by mainstream society, the "new religious consciousness" can be seen progresssing precisly along the lines described by the late Fr. Seraphim. 242pp

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OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES: THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN TEACHING (Point of Faith Series, Number 9), Bishop Lazar Puhalo This deep scriptural and patristic refutation of the occult and "New Age" teachings about "out of body experiences" is especially needed at a time when members of a new age cult have infiltrated the Orthodox Church under the guise of "conversion to Orthodoxy," and are seeking to spread their pernicious arcane teachings among Orthodox people. This valuable and urgently needed discussion is well documented from the Holy Fathers of the Church.

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SECULAR HUMANISM: AN ORTHODOX PERSPECTIVE, Fr. John Bockman A scholarly and well-documented study of a contemporary movement, which has permeated and manipulated American society to eliminate a Christian world-view, under the guise of religious philosophical thought. 84pp

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WHAT IS SECULARISM? (Toronto Orthodox Christian Youth Conference Lectures - 1978, Number 1), Fr. Michael Azkoul An exposition on modern philosophical and theological thought. 20pp

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Bioethics, Medical Ethics & Morality (TO TOP OF PAGE)

CATHOLIC BIOETHICS AND THE GIFT OF HUMAN LIFE, William E. May Never has the gift of human life been more threatened. Euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, genetic counseling, assisted suicide, "living will," persistent vegetative state, organ transplants... modern science has brought complex bioethical decisions about life into every Catholic household. Now, Professor William E. May fearlessly tackles these hot topic issues, examining them in light of papal encyclicals, statements from the United States Bishops, and probing analyses from leading orthodox theologians. 272pp

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CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES FACING THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN, Stanley S. Harakas Chapter topics include Astrology, the Occult, Women in the Church, Pornography, Abortion, Homosexuality, Divorce, Humman Rights, Racism, Capital Punishment, Ecology, Euthanasia, the Donation of Organs after Death, and many more. 185pp

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EROS AND TRANSFORMATION: SEXUALITY AND MARRIAGE, AN EASTERN ORTHODOX PERSPECTIVE, William Basil Zion A comprehensive exposition of Eastern Orthodox sexual ethics, including biblical, liturgical, and theological discussions of marriage, divorce, homosexuality, contraception, and masturbation. Contents: Marriage and the New Testament; Marriage in the Patristic Tradition; Marriage in the Liturgical Tradition; Modern Approaches to Marriage, Greek Tradition, Russian Tradition; Divorce and Remarriage in Orthodox Faith, New Testament Tradition, Patristic Tradition; Divorce and Remarriage in Orthodox Practice, Canonical Tradition and its Theological Justification; Orthodoxy and Contraception; Masturbation and Moral Theology; Homosexuality and Moral Theology. 392pp

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ETHICAL DIMEMMAS: CRISES IN FAITH AND MODERN MEDICINE, edited by John T. Chirban This book presents five controversial issues concerning moral decisions in our time: Bioethics, euthanasia, decisions near death, genetic engineering and substance abuse. These topics are examined from interdisciplinary perspectives, reflecting the expertise of fifteen physicians, mental health professionals and theologians who presented their views at the Sixth National Conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion.

$37.00 Paper (University Press of America)

THE FELLOWSHIP OF LIFE: VIRTUE ETHICS AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY (Moral Traditions and Moral Srguments Series), Joseph Woodill; James F. Keenan, S.J., Series editor Bringing Orthodox Christianity into the recent dialog on virtue, Joseph Woodill investigates the correspondences between the Eastern Orthodox tradition and contemporary virtue ethics, and he develops a distinctly Orthodox vision of theological ethics. This book fills a vacuum in our understanding of the Eastern Church by revealing themes, persons, and insights that offer resources for a contemporary moral theology. Reviewing the Eastern tradition from patristic times to the present, Woodill shows its relevance to contemporary virtue ethics and identifies both differences and silimarites between Orthodox and other - Catholic, Protestant and Jewish - virtue ethics. Woodill's study cetners on the fundamental elements of classical Greek ethics: telos, practice, virtue, community, narrative, and mentoring. He analyzes the ancient Greek fathers and the writings of modern Orthodox ethicists Stanley Harakas, vigen Guroian, and Christos Yannaras to show how those elements relate to the process of Christian transformation. He then demonstrates how the movement from creation to redemption contians an implicit virtue ethic. The virtue ethic that Woodill describes is distinctive to Orthodox Christianity, revealing the Orthodox faith to be the pursuit of true virtue in Christ. This book helps make that ethic accessible to others. Woodill both brings new resources to contemporary virtue ethics and also illuminates the Eastern tradition. 144pp

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FOR THE HEALTH OF BODY AND SOUL: AN INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN CHRISTIAN BIOETHICS, Fr. Stanley S. Harakas This is the first treatment of the important area of bioethics by an Orthodox theologaian. Covers euthanasia, abortion, death and dying, genetic engineering, etc. 51pp

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HEALING, John Chirban This volume, a product of the efforts of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR), brings together Orthodox Christian experts in psychology, medicine, and theology in order to discuss such topics as depression, genetic engineering, miracles, and AIDS from a religious, psychological, medical and social perspective.

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HEALTH AND MEDICINE IN THE EASTERN ORTHODOX TRADITION, Fr. Stanley S. Harakas Here is the first comprehensive work by an Orthodox scholar describing the spiritual resources available to Orthodox Christians for healing and wholeness. Father Harakas, a brillant theologian and author, has researched the subject thoroughly and has produced a work that will be the standard in its field for many years to come. Beginning with a chapter on the Tradition, History, Faith, Ethos, and Experience of Orthodox Christianity, the author proceeds in succeeding chapters to study areas such as: A Wholistic Perspective, Illness, Suffering, Human Dignity in Caring and Curing, Doctors, Priests, Spiritual Healing Through the Saints, The Liturgy and Holy Unction, Passages Toward Maturation, Maturity and Development and "Trampling on Death." It is a book for all who seek the resources of their faith in the vital area of health and medicine. 190pp

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INCARNATE LOVE: ESSAYS IN ORTHODOX ETHICS, Vigen Guroian A layman fully educated in American colleges and universities, Guroian's heritage is the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. He addresses to transplanted Orthodoxy a theological ethic that is vital, Catholic, Sacramental and liturgical. Guroian argues that Orthodox liturgy should bear prophetically on American culture and the way people live out their public and private lives. Though Guroian speaks from within the Orthodox tradition, he engages freely in conversation with current social and political theorists and with religious and secular traditions outside of his own. Giving special attention to the place of love and virtue in traditional Orthodox teaching, Guroian reviews and analyzes the doctrinal moorings of Orthodox ethics and the rites of baptism and marriage. The problem of the family in American society Guroian sees as a problem for and of the church. The final section addresses the need for Orthodoxy to articulate a social ethic in context with the American social order. Due to its distinctive ecclesiology, and in light of its tradition and history, Orthodoxy is capable of shaping a social ethic that differs fro mainline Protestant and Roman Catholic social ethics. 297pp

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LIFE'S LIVING TOWARD DYING, Vigen Guroian In this book the author, a theologian of the Armenian Orthodox Church, reasserts the Orthodox Christian tradition of a "good death," one that cannot include euthanasia or assisted suicide. Discusses society's moral confusion over death and gives an Orthodox Christian alternative for care of the dying that is consistent with the strong value that the Church has ascribed to human life. 96pp

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LIGHT SHINETH IN DARKNESS: AN ESSAY IN CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY (Translation of Svet vo t'me), S. L. Frank, translated by Boris Jakim

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LIVING THE FAITH: THE PRAXIS OF EASTERN ORTHODOX ETHICS, Stanley S. Harakas This book by Fr. Harakas follows on his earlier volume, Toward Transfigured Life, which dealt with the theoretical foundations of Orthodox Christian ethics. This volume moves on to present the practical aspects of Orthodox Christian ethical teaching. The book clearly and succinctly describes the standards of God-like living as taught by the Orthodox Church. Eleven chapters deal with our relationships with God, our selves and our neighbors from both the personal and churchly perspectives. Readers will find it a veritable source book of biblical and patristic material on the practical aspects of Orthodox life. Among the topics covered are issues of personal religious life, family life, sex ethics, bioethics, the Christian and culture, the state, peace and war, economic responsibilites, inter-Church relations and hundreds of other ethics-related issues. Thoroughly indexed, the material in the book is easy to get to for reference. This volume is a valuable source of the ethical teaching of the Orthodox Church on Christian praxis. Readers will find it is a useful guide to what the Orthodox tradition has to say about living the Orthodox Christian Faith in contemporary daily life. 432pp

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THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN AND THE BOUNDARIES OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (Monographic Supplement Series XXVIII), Archimandrite Akakios Father Akakios offers a valuable overview of the problems associated with organ donations and transplants. For Orthodox Christians, the heart is far more than a physical organ; it is, indeed, the spiritual center of the human person, and cannot be transplanted from one person to another without grace consequences for the soul of the recipient. 26pp

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THE ORTHODOX VIEW OF ABORTION, Fr. John Kowalcyzk, with a foreward by Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris An excellent examination of the subject of abortion from an Orthodox point of view based on Scripture and the teaching of the Church Fathers. 48pp

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QUESTIONS OF FAITH & ETHICS: AN ORTHODOX RESPONSE, Hieromonk Aidan (Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church) An Orthodox response to questions put forth by Episcopal Sunday School students, dealing with pointed questions concerning matters of doctrine and ethics. 16pp

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REAL CHOICES: OFFERING PRACTICAL, LIFE AFFIRMING ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION (Understanding the Needs of Women in Unplanned Pregnancies) (Updated Edition), Frederica Mathewes-Green For years, concerned pro-lofe supporters have sought to decrease the number of abortions in American by championing babies and challenging women. Yet today, a hopeful, new spirit is stirring the pro-life movement. Across the country, supporters are realizing that it is time to move past the deadlock of "women's rights" verses "unborn children's rights" to find practical solutions for mother and baby. Supporting this dramatic shift in attitude is "Real Choices," an inside look at the reasons for this tragic decision as described by women who themselves chose abortions. Discover how we can help both mother and hcild to win by ministering to women in their need...with "Real Choices. 213pp

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THE SACRED GIFT OF LIFE: ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY AND BIOETHICS, John Breck The discipline of "bioethics" has developed in response to unprecedented advances made during the past three decades in the area of biomedical technology. This book focuses on these issues from the perspective of Scripture and Orthodox patristic tradition. Beginning with a discussion of present-day bioethical dilemmas, it provides an overview of major theological themes that condition any Orthodox response to issues involving the creation and termination of human life. 320pp

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SHOWN TO BE HOLY: AN INTRODUCTION EASTERN MORAL THOUGHT, Office of Religious Education, Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA An outline of Christian ethics from the Eastern perspective. Based on Biblical rather than philosophical roots, Eastern moral thought rests on the understanding of our creation after the image and likeness of the Trinity, the restoration of that image in Christ, and the deifying indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Repentance is seen as a return to a communion-oriented way of life after the pattern of the Trinity. Conscience and discernment are viewed as acting in communion with the Body of Christ and the Holy Spirit within us. The final section approaches some contemporary issues (abortion, sexual ethics, and questions of Christians and the state (and military) in light of this vision. 89pp

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SHOWN TO BE HOLY: AN INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN MORAL THOUGHT - FACILITATOR'S GUIDE, Office of Religious Education, Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA An outline of Christian ethics from the Eastern perspective. Based on Biblical rather than philosophical roots, Eastern moral thought rests on the understanding of our creation after the image and likeness of the Trinity, the restoration of that image in Christ, and the deifying indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Repentance is seen as a return to a communion-oriented way of life after the pattern of the Trinity. Conscience and discernment are viewed as acting in communion with the Body of Christ and the Holy Spirit within us. The final section approaches some contemporary issues (abortion, sexual ethics, and questions of Christians and the state (and military) in light of this vision. 40pp Facilitator's Guide provides for a six-session course, in loose-leaf format, with duplication masters.

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TOWARD TRANSFIGURED LIFE, Stanley S. Harakas The first full treatment of the foundations of Eastern Orthodox Christian Ethics in English. A valuable resource revealing an ethical tradition which is scriptural and patristic, and which is eminently capable of contemporary application. 285pp

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The Church in America (TO TOP OF PAGE)

THE AMERICAN CHURCH AND THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE The Orthodox Christian Laity's 10th Annual Meeting proceedings are a compilation of provocative and erudite presentations which challenge caring Orthodox believers to seek an understanding of church renewal, laity involvement, and gain insights into the ethos of contrasting ecclesial cultures which have contributed to a recnet crisis in the Greek Orthodox Church in America. Excellent for use by parents at home, by Sunday School teachers and clergy.

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MAKING AMERICA ORTHODOX, Peter Gillquist Includes two lectures: "The Ten Major Questions Evangelicals Have Concerning Orthodoxy" and "A Portrait of the Preacher: The Man, The Message."

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PROJECT FOR ORTHODOX RENEWAL: SEVEN STUDIES OF KEY ISSUES FACING ORTHDOX CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA, edited by Stephen J. Sfekas and George E. Matsoukas Provides information for meaningful dicusssion on renewal. Chapters include: Faith, Language, Culture; Spiritual Renewal; Orthodox Women and Our Church; Missioan and Outreach; Selection of Hierarchy; Church Administration and Accountability; Orthodox Unity.

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TRADITION AND CHANGE: CONCERNS FOR TODAY'S GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF AMERICA, Tolly Kizilos The Orthodox Church was once the force that transformed the world, attracting people from all walks of life to form a community of brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, one perceives the Church as an aging institution set in its ways, with an uninviting attitude, disdain for solving new problems and fearful of change. Here in America, our situation is even more distressing, because our children are leaving the Church, feeling alienated. Without their participation and commitment and with only a trickle of immigration, the Orthodox Church faces a difficult future. The Church needs to change. The focus should be on helping people build a relationship with Christ, rather than on all the do's and don'ts of religious practice, and all the rituals of worship. We need to work toward Orthodox unity, autocephaly, participation, gender equality, and move away from nominalism, traditionalism and other limiting practices while upholding the essence of the Holy Tradition. We must become known for what we truly should be: the Church of the Holy Trinity; the Church based on the Cross and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, a person truly human and truly God, in whose likeness we want to mature; the Church of Love, Grace and Free Will; the Church of the Bible, the Ecumenical Councils and the Fathers. When we see the Church falling short of these goals, we have an obligation to criticize it, and offer solutions to restore it to the vitality of its early life. This book is an attempt to do just that. 156pp

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CLERGY SEXUAL MISCONDUCT: ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES, edited by John T. Chirban, with a forward by Archbishop Iakovos This publication examines the impact of clergy sexual misconduct and sexual abuse within the Church. By reviewing specific cases of sexual misconduct, with an eye to identifying improprieties, advocating appropriate intervention, and restoring all parties, both victums and perpetrators, this book responds in a timely and needed way to a traumatic moral and psychological problem of our time. The primary objective of this collection is to raise awareness and offer guidance toward preventing sexual misconduct. 112pp

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CONVERSATIONS WITH ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW I, edited by Olivier Clement At the dawn of the millennium, and with the collapse of communism, what does the future hold for the 250 million Christians who belong to the Orthodox Church? The words of Patriarch Bartholomew, Primate of the Orthodox Church, are most timely. From the crisis of our civilization to the technological revolution, from new wars which devour the world to secularization and the rise of radical fundamentalist movements, Bartholomew openly faces the modern situation. He addresses the modern world in light of the essential message of his Church, a Christianity of light and freedom. Whether he speaks about these subjects, about ecumenism, interfaith dialogue, or the need for a sacremental ecology, his words are both clear and prophetic. These words allow us to discover a Church which has been crushed by history, but which has maintained the absolute centrality of the Resurreciton. According to Patriarch Bartholomew, we are called to recover the ethic and sanctity of transfiguration announced by primitive Christianity: God has become man so that man might become God. 272pp

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THE DOGMA OF THE CHURCH IN THE MODERN WORLD, Protopresbyter George Grabbe Contents: I. Introductory Remarks; The Church is the Body of Christ; The Meaning of the Word "Church;" The Oneness of the Church; The Holiness of the Church; Catholicty; The Apostolic Church; II. The Church and the World; The Decline of Roman Catholicism and Protestantism; Modernism; Renovationism and Ecumenism; The Proposed New Paschalia; The Pentecostals; Conclusion. 31pp

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EASTERN CHRISTIANITY AND POLITICS IN THE 20TH CENTURY, edited by Pedro Ramet Renowned scholars examine contemporary issues in church- state relations of Orthodox Churches throughout the world. 480pp

$72.00 Hardcover (Duke University Press)

THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN: ORTHODOXY AND MODERN PHYSICS, Archbishop Lazar Puhalo Archbishop Lazar's lectures on Orthodoxy and modern physics. A profoundly spiritual refutation of the confused contentions of Fundamentalists and modern Scholastics. Archbishop Lazar demonstrates the falsity of the idea that there is a necessary conflict between Orthodox Christianity and modern science. He traces the history of the idea of such a conflict. This book is a much welcome answer to the confusion created in the minds of many of our educated young people by the Fundamentalist and Scholastic confusion about this subject. Young people are reassured that, contrary to the obvious conclusion form Fundamentalist views, one does not have to choose between God and truth. Contents: The Roots of the Problem; The Theological Results of the Scholastic Fundamentalist Conflict with Modern Science; Orthodoxy and Modern Physics; The Cosmology of Orthodox Church Architecture; The Implications of the Liturgical Cycle; The Living Theology of Orthodoxy: A Summation of the difference in concept between Orthodox Christian and Western Theology. 63pp

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FUNCTIONAL AND DYSFUNCTIONAL CHRISTIANITY, Philotheos Faros A pastoral psychologist discusses and diagnoses the current state of the Orthodox Church. Using his keen analytic eye and with deep knowledge of the Greek Fathers, especially St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Philotheos Faros offers his diagnosis of the condition of contemporary Christianity in the East and in the West. His diagnosis is that the true nature of Christiantiy has been dangerously distorted, leading to an unhealthy dysfunction. His diagnosis focuses on the dysfunction within Orthodox Christiantiy in the West, but he also believes traditionally Orthodox lands that have been influenced by the extreme individualism and consumerism of western society also suffer from the same maladies. Some of the symptoms of the dysfunction and pathology of Christianity are scholasticism in theological studies, the distortion of the true nature of the "eklesia" through disunity, inequality,a nd selfishness, and a misundertanding of human life, sexuality, and illness. Fr. Faros' diagnosis is, at times, blunt and painful, but his intent is to rouse Christians from their slumber and to begin the process of healing and growth. 164pp

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ISSUES AND DIALOGUES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SINCE WORLD WAR II, Demetrios Constantelos This is a very interesting and challenging book written by a leading theologian and historian. In a very clear and lively manner, Fr. Constantelos examines the issues that the Orthodox have discussed in the various dialogues that they have been engaged in. A most interesting feature of the volume is the section that includes the interests, concerns and apprehensions of leading Orthodox theologians and thinkers on problems confronting the course of the Church.

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LIVING TRADITION: ORTHODOX WITNESS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD, John Meyendorff In this collection of essays, Fr. Meyendorff explores the Orthodox understanding of Tradition and its relevance for our modern world in such crucial areas as authority, mission and social responsibility. He demonstrates the "dread traditionalism connot be fully traditional," that "true tradition is always a living tradition." 202pp

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ORTHODOX PERSPECTIVES ON PASTORAL PRAXIS: PAPERS OF THE INTRA-ORTHODOX CONFERENCE ON PASTORAL PRAXIS (24-25 September, 1986) CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (1937-1987), edited by Theodore Stylianopoulos Papers presented by noted theologians on pastoral issues facing the Orthodox Church.

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BEAUTY AND UNITY IN CREATION: THE EVOLUTION OF LIFE, Gayle E. Woloschak With insight into science and scientific approaches, "Beauty and Unity in Creation" brings the beauty of nature into focus, putting an Orthodox perspective on scientific exploration. As the author relates scientific facts into meaning, she cultivates a correct attitude toward scientific knowledge: we are reminded that any real truth abides in the Truth. While exploring the subject of evolution from an Orthodox perspective, this book actually locates the place of man in the universe and defines man's relationshop with the rest of the living world.

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BEYOND THE SHATTERED IMAGEJohn Chryssavgis This book reveals to us the rich ecological tradition within Eastern Christianity that has consistently taught the sacredness of the world and the interrelatedness of human persons within all of life. This becomes clear in the patristic teaching that links the salvation of mankind with the salvation of the world. Chapters include: The World as Sacrament; The Sacredness of Creation in the Desert Fathers; The World of the Icon; Sophia - the Wisdom of God, etc. 200pp

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BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTIONISM, Constantine Cavarnos A lecture dealing with Lamarchian and Darwinian Evolutionism that was delivered at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Published in augmented form and amply documented. Written in a clear and flowing style, it guides the reader to an understanding of the true nature and origin of man. 4 illustrations. 93pp

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BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTIONISM (Monograph XIV), Constantine Cavarnos A brilliant consideration of evolution from an Orthodox Christian standpoint. Dr. Cavarnos, a renowned Orthodox scholar and thinker, exposes the flimsy philosophical and scientific foundations of the theory of evolution, with particular reference to Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin, and demonstrates from the Holy Fathers, including the great twentieth century Father, Saint Nectarios of Pentapolis, that evolutionism serves only to dehumanize man and deprive him of his innate longing for divinization. 34pp

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JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION: INSIGHTS FROM ORTHODOXY, edited by G. Limouris Ten essays on justice, peace and creation in the Orthodox tradition. Fascinating, full of careful, profound statements. 140pp

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LET MERCY ABOUND: SOCIAL CONCERN IN THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, Stanley Harakas Presents a distillation of the Orthodox Church's theology on social ethics as expressed in encyclilicals and position papers of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas on social issues.

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MAN AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY OF SAINT SYMEON THE NEW THEOLOGIAN, Anestis Keselopoulos; translated by Elizabeth Theokritoff The quest for a harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment quickens as ecological problems escalate in our modern world. Irresponsible use of the environment has caused pollution, diminished natural resources, accumulation of radioactive waste, disease, famine and abnormal climatic conditions. In response to the myriad solutions offered by the scientific community, Anestis G. Keselopoulos proposes another dimension, a theological solution put forth ten centuries ago by the Byzantine mystic St. Symeon the New Theologian. More a vision than a concrete solution, St. Symeon's perception of the human being relative to the universe provides a gauge for use of scientific data. St. Symeon expounds upon the misuse of material goods, social inequality due to privatizing what belongs to the community and waste due to excessive wealth. He bemoans the rape of the earth. Claiming that the duty of the human being is to elevate creation to a state of beauty consistent with the intentions of the Creator, Symeon charges humanity with the awesome task of perceiving the Word of God within creation and bringing that logos, that word to fruition. 170pp

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PERSONHOOD: ORTHODOXY CHRISTIANITY AND CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY, MIND, AND SOUL, John T. Chirban; foreword by Krister Stendalh Psychologists, theologians, medical doctors, and Christian clergy discuss the significance of spiritual direction and identify the problems that inhibit one's ability to reach spiritual goals in modern life. They show how the process of being "in Christ" in truth, life,a nd light results in personal freedom. The commitment to growth in these qualities provides the foundation for the critical subjects addressed in this book: spiritual discernment and differential diagnosis, identity formation, sexuality, intimacy and relationships, addictions, wholistic health, and education. Melding Greek Orthodxo Christianity in America with spirituality and more conventional psychotherapy and medical practice, this book makes an uncommon contribution to the religiously diverse spectrum of our ever-expanding multicultural consciousness. Contents includes: Uniqueness of the Human Person, by Kallistos Ware; Dynamic Elements of Marriage in the Orthodox Church, by Stanley Harakas; Spiritual Discernment and Differential Diagnosis - Discernment and Diagnosis in Human Development: An Orthodox Theological Perspective, by Theodore Stylianopoulos; The Biopsychology of Sexuality and Orthodoxy: Some Reflections, by George Mo; and many others. 216pp

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SO THAT GOD'S CREATION MIGHT LIVE: THE ORTHODOX RESPONDS TO THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS Contains the proceedings of the inter-Orthodox conference on environmental protection, Crete, Greece, November 1991. Published summer 1994. Contributions: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, International President of WWF; Metropolitan John of Pergamon and leading theologians and environmental scientists.

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Education (TO TOP OF PAGE)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: A RESPONSE TO THE CRISIS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOILS (Monograph XXIII), Archimandrite Akakios Father Akakios, himself an educator by training and profession, presents an Orthodox critique of contemporary American public education and offers some very practical guidelines for Orthodox parents who face the challenge of raising their children in an overwhelmingly secular environment that favors equality at the expense of excellence. 36pp

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HIGHER LEARNING AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY, James Steve Counelis Paul's preaching of the "Good News" frames and even challenges the institutional and personal questions that flow through this volume. Do the tenets of religious belief square with contemporary science and wisdom? How are valid and reliable judgements made about the truths of a faith commitment and the current factual knowledge about the world? Is there a given order to the truths discerned through faith and those derived from university scholarship? Is an advanced education a barrier to (or even a corrupter of) a person's faith commitment? What sources of faith are the taproots for correct responses to current moral concerns? These ever-renewing questions are raised by each religious person. The Christian Churches have wrestled with these inquiries. An Orthodox Christian response informs this volume. The historical experience and reserviors of theological thought have provided the Orthodox Church with a continuing tradition in ecclesial institutions, worship and spirituality, intellect and piety. These resources are explored and brought together to respond to the author's religious questions. The American university has evolved institutions, traditions, and perennial concerns about the enterprise of higher education. The general missions of teaching, research, and service are being continually reinterpreted. The enduring questions on knowledge and belief are the stock and trade of every university. "In what does truth inhere?" "What is the right?" What is justice?" and "What is the beautiful?" are but several persisting epistemological problems. For the educated Orthodox Christian, there are two "higher learnings" to be acquired and intergrated. These are the higher learnings recieved in the Orthodox Church and the American university. The purpose of this volume is to describe an exploration of these higher learnings, to understand their character and integrity, and to learn about their institutional and personal integration. The author hopes that the coherence of world views and their epistemologies across the American university and the Orthodox Church can become the beginnning for a dialogue on the truths of scholarship and ethics of research and public policy. The author believes the adduced principles to be catholic and therefore accessible to other Christian Churches and their commited members. Tertullian's Jerusalem is probably closer to Athens than he would have wished. 235pp

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Evangelization and Mission (TO TOP OF PAGE)

LIGHTS OF THE MODERN WORLD: ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MISSION AND EVANGELISM IN THE MODERN WORLD, George P. Liacopulos Is the Orthodox Christian Church making any serious effort to evangelize the people of the United States? If so, how is this being done? This book offers a probing analysis of the history, theology, and praxis of Orthodox Christian mission and evangelism in the United States. Various evangelistic efforts of the past and present are examined and compared in an effort to better understand the successes and failures of the American missionary enterprise. Special attention is given to the complex challenges faced by Orthodox Christianity in a modernized and secularized American society.

$15.00 Paper (Light and Life Publishing)

PRISON MINISTRY TRAINING GUIDE (Formerly Titled: How to Establish a Jail and Prison Ministry), Father Duane Pederson; Foreward to new edition by Met. Philip; Foreword to first edition by Corrie ten Boom Prison Ministry Training Guide is an immensely valuable guidebook for prison ministry. Unpretentious and easy to follow, this is more than simply a training manual. It is a prayerful journey packed with the spiritual insights and practical observations of a man who guides the reader into a deeper understanding of the presence of Christ in the world of prisoners and imprisonment.- Ron Nikkel, President of Prison Fellowship International, Washington, DC 154pp

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Living in the Modern World (TO TOP OF PAGE)

THE AMAZING RESURRECTION FROM DEATH OF A FORMER DRUG ADDICT: AN INSTRUCTIVE MIRACLE, Metropolitan Cyprian; translated by Sister Ioanna The moving account of a repentant young man who fell into the sin of drug abuse, temporarily experienced death, and came back to life, saved by the heavenly intercessions of his reposed grandfather, who was a virtuous priest. 8pp

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THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND WAR, Metropolitan Antony Khrapovitsky Answers points raised by pacifists and expounds the Orthodox view of war. 16pp

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CONQUERING DEPRESSION: HEAVENLY WISDOM FROM GOD ILLUMINED TEACHERS, compiled by Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood Depression, a modern word for hopelessness, is especially prevalent in our time, demanding a remedy. This book presents a brief life of the healer of depression of our century, Maria of Gatchna, together with a treasury of eternal teachings from the Holy Fathers and Mothers throughout the ages who taught from personal experience on how to fly out of the cage of despair. 134pp

$10.00 Paper (Saint Herman of Alaska Press)

DEPRESSION: A SPIRITUAL GUIDE, Archimandrite Spyridon Logothetis The author is Abbot of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Nafpaktos, Greece. Author of several other books, Fr. Spyridon offers a wealth of spiritual help for the prevention and healing of depression all of them drawn from the Scripture and the rich spiritual tradiitons of the Church. Dr. George Christakis, M.D. writes, "This excellently written book is for persons unaware of the hope and therapy provided by Christ and His Church for the prevention, alleviation, and cure of the insidious epidemic of depression now prevailing among all peoples of the world." 170pp

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LIVING A BALANCED LIFE IN AN UNBALANCED WORLD, Anthony M. Coniaris Shows how the virtue of temperance (balance) can lead to sane and healthy living in all areas of life. By exposing the many imbalances in contemporary life, the author points out the need for a vital balance. Highlights the need for balance in prayer; love; work; play; balance in the stewardship of time, talents and possessions; balance between knowledge and wisdom; balance between our rights and our responsibilities; balance in fasting; balance between clergy and laity in the governance of the Church, etc. Demonstrates through many powerful examples how true balance occurs in life when we prioritize God, seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness.

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LIVING ORTHODOXY IN THE MODERN WORLD, edited by Andrew Walker and Costa Carras; with a Foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Orthodox Christianity reveals the unbroken truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the time of Pentecost to the new milennium and beyond. Orthodoxy is increasingly valued among Christians for its depth of spirtiuality and theology, its commitment to prayer, and the beauty of its liturgy. But the Orthoodx Church's reputation for clinging to tradition often gives the impression that it has no message for contemporary society. This book brings together twelve lay and ordained Orthodox writers, who provide profound and fascinating insights into the role and mission of the Church in today's world. While prayer and worship are considered the highest callings of all believers, the issues covered here range far more widely, including family life and bereavement, ecology and consumerism, politics, medicine, ethics and psychology. Distinguished contributors include: Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom); Bishop Kallistos (Ware); Professor H. Tristram Engelhardt, Jr.; Andrew Louth; Metropolitan John (Zizioulas); Gillian Crow; bishop Basil of Sergievo; Metropolitan Athanasios of Hercegovina; Sister Magdalen; Costa Carras; Andrew Walker and Dr. Jamie Moran. 246pp

$17.00 Paper (Saint Vladimir Seminary Press)

LIVING RESPONSIBLY IN AN AGE OF EXCUSES: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MORAL RESPONSIBILITY?, Fr. Anthony M. Coniaris This volume is a clarion call to assuming responsilibility for our actions. This is always the first step to repentance and newness of life. Based on David's confession in Psalm 51, "For I know my transgressions and my sin is ever before me," the author debunks the myriads of excusses used to evade responsilibility.

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ON THE SITUATION OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD, Archbishop Averky Can an old Russian bishop speak to modern Americans? Listen _ "The contemporary world, with a few exceptions...., does not make clear and open threats of bodily torments and bodilydeath for those who bear the name of Christ. A significant part of it even cotninues to bear the name of "Christian," builds churches, calls on the Nme of Christ, and swears on the Holy Bible. - But this is all just appearances." In these few short pages, Vladyka Averky, even now many years after his repose, speaks to us of the "great American nightmare" in which we live and how to go about surviving it spirtiually. 12pp

$1.00 Paper (Saint John of Kronstadt Press)

ORTHODOX FUNDAMENTALISTS: A CRITICAL VIEW, John Morris; foreword by Metropolitan Philip, Antiochian Archdiocese There is a relatively small, but determined group of people who call themselves "true" Orthodox, or the Church in Resistance. Having separated themselves from the large body of Orthodox Churches, they accuse the leaders of Orthodoxy of steering the Church away from the Faith of the Fathers. These self-appointed defenders of Orthodoxy charge that the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar, more modern clerical attire in public, efforts to develop relations with non-Orthodox and other minor changes from 19th century forms of Orthodoxy have compromised the essential dogma of the Church. The author, a priest of the Antiochian Archdiocese, with the blessing of Metropolitan Philip, and valuable input from several Orthodox clergy, refutes these charges and presents the truth of Orthodoxy. Foreword by Metropolitan Philip. 85pp

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ORTHODOX PSYCHOTHERAPY: THE SCIENCE OF THE FATHERS, Archimandrite Hierotheos Vlachos; translated by Esther Williams This book contains the important message that the church can heal an ailing personality. The term "Orthodox Psychotherapy" does not refer to specific cases of people suffering from psychological problems of neurosis. Rather it refers to all people. Accoring to Orthodox Tradition, after Adam's fall man became ill; his mind was darkend and lost communion with God. Death entered into the person's being and caused many anthropoligical, social, even ecological problems. However, the incarnation of Christ and the work of the Church at enabling the person to attain to the likeness of God, that is to reestablish communion with God. This passage way from a fallen state to divinization is called the healing of the person, because it is connected with his return from a state of being contrary to nature, to that of a state according to nature and above nature. By adhering to Orthodox therapeutic treatment as conceived by the Holy Fathers of the Church man can cope successfully with the thoughts and thus solve his problems completely and comprehensively. 366pp

$23.00 Paper (Birth of the Theotokos Monastery)

OUT OF THE DEPTHS I HAVE CRIED, Sliba and Allen A beautifully written illustrated volume which treats the important issues that confront human beings today. Answers to these questions are drawn from the treasures of Orthodox spirituality as they relate to present day concerns. 124pp

$10.00 Paper (Holy Cross Orthodox Press)

Men and Women in the Church (TO TOP OF PAGE)

CLOUD OF WITNESSES: A WOMAN'S STRUGGLE FOR SANCTITY Talks from an Orthodox Women's Conference In July of 1991, seventy women gathered together at St. Paisius Abbey in Forestville, California, to attend a conference for "truth-seeking women," dedicated to the women of our times whose pain of heart has led them to seek the Truth in our spiritually barren age. A Cloud of Witnesses presents a rare and eloquent testimony of how contemporary women live and struggle to bring the timeless tradition of Orthodox Christianity into their daily lives. The authors of these talks are not professional speakers. They approach their topics with humility and a genuine love for one another and for the labor of acquiring virtue. The themes of the Conference cover a range of topics, including: "Creation, the Fall and Women's Path to Salvation;" "Holding What is God's in Honor: A Discussion on Orthodox Motherhood;" and "Women's Sanctity in the Church: An Historical Overview." 143pp

$10.00 Paper (Valaam Society of America)

FEMINISM IN CHRISTIANITY: AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN RESPONSE (Contemporary Life Series), Deborah Belonick Each book in this series focuses on a contemporary issue from an Orthodox Christian perspective. In Feminism in Christianity, the major theological issues arising from the Women's Movement in the Christian churches are evaluated in the light of the Orthodox understanding of the Scriptures, the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ and the Resurrection. An excellent study from an Eastern Orthodox point of view. 54pp

$6.00 Paper (Orthodox Christian Publications Center)

THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH, Elisabeth Behr-Sigel; translated by Steven Bigham "With great joy I recommend this book to all serious reasers, to those who are ready to ut aside their prejudices. May it be 'the first swallow that announces the coming of spring'" (Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh). By a leading Orthodox theologain, this book is a serious re-examination of the role of women in the Church. For Orthodox and Roman Catholics, especially, the question of women's ordination must be asked "from the inside" and not only "from the outside". This book does not suggest final answers, but raises issues and defines their relative importance. 240pp

$10.00 Paper (Oakwood Publications)

MORE SPIRITED THAN LIONS: AN ORTHODOX RESPONSE TO FEMINISM AND A SPIRITUAL GUIDE TO THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF WOMEN, Sarah Elizabeth CowieAn examination of feminism from an Orthodox perspective. Based on years of research,it traces the historical development of feminism, outlines its basic assumptions and beliefs, assesses its contributions, and offers an Orthodox critique to the feminist platform. Most importantly, it offers thoughts from an alternative approach, namely the ideal of Christian womanhood as found in the Tradition of the Church.

$24.00 Paper (Regina Orthodox Press)

THE PLACE OF THE WOMAN IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH AND THE QUESTION OF THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN (Conclusions of the InterOrthodox Consultation that met in Rhodes, Greece, October 30, 1988) Studies the theological approach to this issue plus special concerns such as fuller participation of women in the life of th Church, the revival of the ancient order of deaconesses, and the challenges posed by the Feminist theology of non-Orthodox churches.

$4.00 Paper (Light and Life Publishing Company)

WOMEN AND THE SALVATION OF THE WORLD, Paul Evdokimov; translated by Anthony Gythiel In this daring and speculative work, Evdokimov challenges contemporary Christianity to face up to its androcentrism. The dominance of the male in both society and the Church, he asserts, is at the root of many of the evils that plague the modern world. Evdokimov sees the solution in a rediscovery of an authentic Christian anthropology, one that sees males and females as complementary, yet with distinct charisms and vocations. 285pp

$14.00 Paper (Saint Vladimir's Seminary Press)

Old (Julian) Calendar (TO TOP OF PAGE)

THE ORTHODOX CHURCH CALENDAR: IN DEFENCE OF THE JULIAN CALENDAR, Ludmila Perepiolkina Includes two essays: The 70th Anniversary of the Pan-Orthodox Congress in Constantinople by Bishop Photius of Triaditsa, in which he gives a historical analysis of how and why the new calendar was introduced into some Orthodox churches. The second essay, The Julian Calenda - an Icon of Time, by Ludmila Perepiolkina, gives profound insights of philosophy, astronomy, history, and theology, illuminating the mystery of time and its sanctification in Orthodox life. 62pp

$3.00 Paper (Holy Trinity Monastery)

A SCIENTIFIC EXAMINATION OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH CALENDAR (The Old Calendar and Science), Hieromonk Cassian; edited by Archbishop Chrysostomos of Etna and Hieromonk Gregory In this comprehensive study of the calendar issue, Father Cassian refutes the "received view" that the Gregorian Calendar is more precise astronomically than the Julian Calendar, proving with an abundance of scientific evidence that it is impossible, given what we know about time and space, to devise any calendar that would be entirely accurate. From a theological viewpoint, he shows that the "Revised Julian" Calendar introduced by the ecumenists of the Phanar is a veritable Trojan horse in the citadel of Orthodoxy, which has caused untold damage to the liturgical life of the Church. This is by far the most detailed survey of the calendar question ever to have appeared in English and is profusely illustrated. 173pp

$9.00 Paper (Center for Traditionalist Orhtodox Studies)

Response to Fundamentalis, Evangelicals, Cults & Non-Christian Religions (TO TOP OF PAGE)

AN EASTERN ORTHODOX RESPONSE TO EVANGELICAL CLAIMS, Fr. Paul O'Callaghan Written by an Orthodox priest, thsi booklet has been prepared to help Orthodox Christians respond to some of the most common fundamentalist claims. 34pp

$4.00 Paper (Light and Life Publishing Company)

CATHOLICISM AND FUNDAMENTALISM, Karl KeatingKarl Keating Keating defends Catholicism from fundamentalist attacks and his rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable. Special emphasis is given to the scriptural basis for doctrines. 360pp

$14.00 Paper (Ignatius Press)

THE CHURCH, TRADITION, SCRIPTURE, TRUTH AND CHRISTIAN LIFE: SOME HERESIES OF EVANGELICALISM AND AN ORTHODOD RESPONSE, Hierodeacon Gregory This book is an especially useful tool for Orthodox who wish to understand Evangelicalism and how it differs from Orthodoxy - something of great urgency at a time when certain Evangelical groups, ignorant of true Orthodox beliefs and their essential opposition to the tenets of Evangelicalism itself, have superficially embraced our Faith. 55pp

$6.00 Paper (Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies)

EASTERN ORTHODOX RESPONSE TO EVANGELICAL CLAIMS, Fr. Paul O'Callaghan In advancing their doctrinal claims many evangelicals betray a shocking ignorance of those whom they attack, such as the Orthodox. Written by an Orthodox priest, this booklet has been prepared to help Orthodox Christians respond to some of the most common fundamentalist claims. The method followed is claim and response. The typical evangelical assertion is stated, followed by a more lengthy Orthodox response. Helps Orthodox readers gain a better understanding of their faith.

$4.00 Paper (Light and Life Publishing Company)

FALSE WITNESS: DIALOGUE WITH THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, Luke Gehring What does one say when the Jehovah's Witnesses come to the door? Well, perhaps something like this... once he succeeds in determining who they really are. But it's hard to know what to say without some fairly clear notion about whre they are "coming from" - and often that is the last thing they want to reveal. 16pp

$1.00 Paper (Saint John of Kronstadt Press)

MORONI VS. ST. MICHAEL: DIALOGUE WITH MORMONS, Luke Gehring What happens when a couple of pleaant, clean-looking young men walk up to your door - and in due course reveal themselves to be Mormon missionaries? It is possible, of course, simple to toss them out. Few of us, however, are likely to be so "lacking in social grace." It would be better, certainly, to have some clear notion of what it is that these people are attempting to convey... and this booklet gives a lucid account of one such accounter, and possiple ways of responding. 16pp

$1.00 Paper (Saint John of Kronstadt Press)

ON THE ISSUES OF AGING, SICKNESS AND DYING: AN ORTHODOX PERSPECTIVE, Stephan Jarmus and Andrew Jarmus Includes a study of caring for the elderly, the problem of illness and death, grief, bereavement, attitudes toward death, Orthodox eschatology, etc.

$10.00 Paper (The Ecclesia Publishing Company)

THE USUAL SUSPECTS: ANSWERING ANTI-CATHOLIC FUNDAMENTALISTS, Karl Keating The author of the perennial best-seller, Catholicism and Fundamentalism, presents here, not so much a sequel, as a supplement to the first groundbreaking work. In the first book, Keating gave a panoramic view of the attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians," highlighting prominent anti-Catholic individuals and organizations and discussing at length controverted doctrines. Here he presents snapshots, individualized portraits - some larger, some smaller - of arguments and people opposed to the Catholic faith. 152pp

$13.00 Paper (Ignatiusj Press)

WHERE IS THAT IN THE BIBLE?, Patrick Madrid When non-Catholics start quoting bible verses to "prove" that Catholic teachings aren't Biblical, reach for this powerful Bible based explanation and defense of the Catholic faith. Where is That in the Bible? shows you how to deflate standard objections to Catholicism - and how to use Scripture to bring people into (or back into) the Church. Veteran apologist and best selling author Patrick Madrid gives you simple ways to: *Show the true meaning of verses anti-Catholic twist to attack the Church *Give Biblical answers to the most common questions that non-Catholics ask Catholics about the Church *Interpret the Bible correctly, according to authentic Christian Tradition - and steer clear of common mistakes many people make when reading Scripture *Share the riches of the Catholic Faith more effectively, especially with those who consider Catholicism to be "unbiblical." 176pp

$11.00 Paper (Our Sunday Visitor)

Youth (TO TOP OF PAGE)

THE CHURCH AND CONTEMPORARY YOUTH, Fr. Moses (Mavrikis) the Athonite; translated by Stathis Leondopoulos This book presents a lecture given at the Hellenic Cultural Association of Rutgers University, New Jersey on May 28, 1997. The pretext of the lecture was the film "The Last Temptation of Christ" by Nikos Kazantzakis. 45pp

$4.00 Paper (Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorite Publication Society)

GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH TODAY, Nomikos Michael Vaporis The youth of the Greek Orthodox Church are viewed in 1983 from three perspectives, i.e., sociologically by Charles C. Moskos, psychologically by John C. Papjohn, and religiouly by Constantine C. Sitaras. 56pp

$2.00 Paper (Holy Cross Orthodox Press)

YOUTH OF THE APOCALYPSE AND THE LAST TRUE REBELLION, Monks John Marler and Andrew Wermuth A new book appealing to youth of the punk subculture and "Generation X." This book grew out of an underground "zine" called "Death to the World" which reports personal experiences of young people pulled from the depths of despair and condusion into the light of Orthodox Christian truth. The book presents the lives of saints which speak to current issues such as abortion, satanism, suicide, and rebellion against empty materialism. One chapter is devoted to Fr. Seraphim's life and his message for the youth of today.

$7.00 Paper (Saint Herman of Alaska Press)