phronema - Books

An Orthodox Christian Response to the Gospel of Judas

Sat, 06 May 2006 23:10:05 -0600

Michael A. Pappas has written an Essay that deals with the so called "Gospel of Judas", this years attempt by the media to taint Holy Week (watch closely: there is at least one every year). It can be read at:

http://www.stgeorgebroadcasting.com/index.php?/archives/717-The-Hammer-of-Judas.html

The basic thrust and source of this "Gospel" has been known about at least since the time of St. Ireneaus, who dismissed it for the Gnostic propaganda it was, so this is hardly news, despite having found a new copy.

Theosis: New Book by Athonite Abbot Now Online

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:46:47 -0700

THEOSIS Revised English Edition 2005

Archimandrite George Capsanis, the Abbot of Gregoriou Monastery on the holy mountain of Athos, has written a book which has been translated into english, and has been made (temporarily?) available on the website of Praxis Research Institute, who will also publish it.

Not everything on Praxis can be recommended, as the attempts to link the "esoteric Christianity" of various "fourth way" teachers (e.g. Gurdjieff, Ouspensky, Mouravieff etc.) to Athonite and Patristic spirituality by the institute, sometimes results in some odd readings of the Holy Fathers. They have, however, published two books by Archimandrite George, A translation of the Triads of St. Gregory Palamas and a book of sermons by St. Theophan the recluse which are generally good, with a few "caveat lectors".

Orthodox Books in Australia: Crossroad Books

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:39:50 -0700

Crossroad Books - Christian Orthodox Books

If you are looking for a source for Orthodox books in the Melbourne area, or if you want to order online from an Australian source, check out the above link.

Book Review Section on Monachos.net

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:43:33 -0700

[Orthodox Books Review]
Matthew Steenberg, who has a fantastic site with some very good resources at www.monachos.net, now has a book review section in the making. The topics are as follows:

Desert & Ascetic Spirituality:
Books on desert spirituality and desert ascetic thought, including studies and source texts.

Monasticism - History & Praxis:

The Rosehill College Reading List

Sun, 27 Jul 2003 14:20:13 -0600

[outaded link removed - sorry! will try to find other source]
I have always been sad that Rosehill College never really took off. I have always been attracted to the idea of an Orthodox great books education. Fortunately their website is still up, including the complete reading list curriculum in the catalog. For those autodidacts looking for a nice summer reading list, be sure to check this one out.

Review: Christ the Eternal Tao

Sat, 26 Jul 2003 04:04:30 -0600

My old Amazon.com review of Christ the Eternal Tao by Hieromonk Damascene is now online in the reviews section.